© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
As - Augustus BILBILIS 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12.93 g | 28 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 | 12.93 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman carrying spear (or thrusting with spear), right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BILBILIS
Comment
APRH-391a (carrying spear):
@Berlin, Staatliche Museen (Germany)
APRH-391b (thrusting spear):
@Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France)
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 region of Tarraconensis, where the coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a local deity, highlighting the diversity of religious beliefs and practices within the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (27 BC - 14 AD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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