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As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F 16 BC - 15 BC
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16 BC - 15 BC |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Numa Pompilius, bearded, diademed, right, large; dotted border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F
Unabridged legend: Cnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, Cnaei Filius, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Translation:
Cnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, Cnaei Filius, Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo.
Gnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, son of Gnaeus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two Roman leaders, Augustus and Numa Pompilius, on opposite sides. Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first emperor of Rome and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD, while Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome and ruled from 715 BC to 673 BC. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign and features the image of Numa Pompilius on the reverse side, indicating the importance of Roman history and the desire to connect the current ruler to the city's founding figures.
