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As - Augustus C ASINIVS GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F FS C 16 BC
16 BC year| Bronze | 10.4 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering surrounding the senatorial mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C ASINIVS GALLVS IIVIR A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Caius Asinius Gallus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Caius Asinius Gallus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gaius Asinius Gallus, magistrate (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
This type along with the RIC# 372 are wrongly listed in RIC with reverse lettering as IIVIR instead of IIIVIR.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. Augustus was known for his extensive reforms and military conquests, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in Roman history. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "C ASINIVS GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F FS C," indicates that it was minted during the reign of Augustus and that it was a standard circulation coin used throughout the Roman Empire.
