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© Roma Numismatics Limited
As - Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Italica (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius of the Roman people standing left. Globe at feet, to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN POP ROM
Unabridged legend: Genius populi Romani.
Translation: Genius of the Roman people.
Comment
Further reference: CC#4043Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a bull on the other. This is significant because the bull was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Rome, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to convey Augustus's power and virility. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use among the general population.
