© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Augustus CAESARAVGVSTA C ALSANO T CERVIO II VIR 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 14.78 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Caesaraugusta (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 | 14.78 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Priest ploughing with yoke of oxen right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARAVGVSTA C ALSANO T CERVIO
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Alsanus (duovir) and Titus Cervius (duovir).
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 a cerva, or deer, on the other side. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The use of a deer on the coin may have been a symbol of Augustus' connection to the natural world and his desire to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
