© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
As - Augustus II VIR L GRANIO C VALERIO 27 BC - 2 BC
| Bronze | 11.57 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Calagurris (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 2 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.57 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#420075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II VIR
L GRANIO
C VALERIO
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Valerius (duovir) and Lucius Granius (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, who ruled from 27 BC to 2 BC. 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, "II VIR L GRANIO C VALERIO," indicates that it was issued during the reign of Augustus and that it was minted in the city of Calagurris, which is now modern-day Calahorra in Spain.
