© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
As - Augustus ITALICA 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12.97 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bilbilis (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 | 12.97 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ITALICA
Comment
APRH-388a:
APRH-388b:
metal analysis: Cu 73.00; Pb 15.87; Sn 9.26; Ag 0.090; Fe 0.050; Sb 0.100; Ni 0.020; Bi 0.003; Zn 0.130.
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 bust of Augustus on the other side, signifying his importance and influence during his reign.
