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As - Augustus L SVRA C V I CEL II VIR L BVCCO 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 11.61 g | 28 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 | 11.61 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L SVRA C V I CEL II VIR L BVCCO
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Bucco (duovir) and Lucius Sura (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 an image of a bull on the other side. This is significant because the bull was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Roman culture, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of Augustus's powerful and prosperous reign. Additionally, the Latin inscription on the coin, "L SVRA C V I CEL II VIR L BVCCO," can be translated to "The Senate and People of Rome, Augustus, Son of the Gods, Victorious," which highlights Augustus's divine status and military victories.
