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As - Augustus IMP AVGVSTVS P P 2 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 13.54 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Turiaso (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#419037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Augustus right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP AVGVSTVS P P
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 "IMP AVGVSTVS P P" on the other, which stands for "Imperator Augustus, Pontifex Maximus" (Commander Augustus, Chief Priest). This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 2 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
