© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Augustus L COR TERR II VIR M IVN HISP 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12.42 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Celsa (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 | 12.42 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L COR TERR II VIR M IVN HISP
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Cornelius Terrenus (duovir) and Marcus Iunius Hispanus (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. Augustus was known for his extensive reforms and his efforts to establish a stable and prosperous empire, which had a lasting impact on Roman history and culture. The coin's design, which includes the abbreviation "L COR TERR II VIR M IVN HISP" (meaning "Lord of the Land and Sea, Supreme Pontiff, Son of the Gods"), reflects the imperial ideology of the time and highlights Augustus's divine status and authority.
