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As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF 16 BC - 15 BC
| Bronze | 6.1 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 | 6.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Numa Pompilius, bearded, diademed, right; linear border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF
Translation: Cnaeus [Calpurnius] Piso, Lucius [Naevius] Surdinus, Caius Plotius Rufus.
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 image on one side and Numa Pompilius on the other, signifying the connection between the two leaders and the continuity of Roman rule.
