© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12 g | 27 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 | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted and armoured personification of the City of Rome standing left, holding spear in right hand. Shield below, to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting 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 role as a powerful and fertile leader. 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.
