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As - Augustus L BAEB PRISCO II VIR C GRAN BROC 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 11.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Calagurris (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 | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#420688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L BAEB PRISCO
II VIR
C GRAN BROC
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Granius Brocchus (duovir) and Lucius Baebius Priscus (duovir).
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 bull on the other side. This symbolism represents the strength and power of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule.
