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© Roma Numismatics Limited
As - Augustus BILBILIS 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 13.77 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Bilbilis (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13.77 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BILBILIS
Comment
metal analysis: Cu 77.00; Pb 15.05; Sn 6.18; Ag 0.007; Fe 0.040; Sb 0.160; Ni 0.080; Bi 0.002.
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 the goddess Bilbilis on the other. Bilbilis was a local goddess worshipped in the Roman province of Tarraconensis, where the coin was minted. The inclusion of Bilbilis on the coin highlights the blending of Roman and local cultures during the Roman Empire.
