As - Augustus (CALAGVRRI IVLIA) (29 BC - 14 AD) front As - Augustus (CALAGVRRI IVLIA) (29 BC - 14 AD) back
As - Augustus (CALAGVRRI IVLIA) (29 BC - 14 AD) photo
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As - Augustus CALAGVRRI IVLIA 29 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 12.43 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Calagurris (Tarraconensis)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
29 BC - 14 AD
Value
As (1⁄16)
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12.43 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#419966
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CALAGVRRI IVLIA

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 name "CALAGVRRI IVLIA" which refers to Julia, the daughter of Augustus, on the other side. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 29 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.