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As - Augustus CAESAVGVS II VIR CN DOM AMP C VET LANC 4 BC - 3 BC
| Bronze | 14.53 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4 BC - 3 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.53 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Priest ploughing with yoke of oxen right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAVGVS II VIR CN DOM AMP C VET LANC
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Vettius Lancianus (duovir) and Gnaeus Domitius Ampianus (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the letters "CAESARAVGVS" on the other, which is an abbreviation of his title "Caesar Augustus." This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
