As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius (CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF) (16 BC - 15 BC) front As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius (CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF) (16 BC - 15 BC) back
As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius (CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF) (16 BC - 15 BC) photo
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As - Augustus and Numa Pompilius CN PISO L SVRDIN C PLOT RVF 16 BC - 15 BC

 
Bronze 12.6 g 28 mm
Description
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
12.6 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247872
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 Augustus' reign, and it highlights the significance of both leaders in Roman history.