© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F 16 BC - 15 BC
| Bronze | 12.13 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247876 |
|---|---|
| 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 the reign of Augustus and bears his name and title on one side, while the other side features Numa Pompilius with the inscription "CN F IIIVIR A A A F F," which stands for "Censoria Potestate Tribunicia Plebiscito" or "Tribunician Power by Plebiscite." This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features two different leaders on the same coin.
