© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Augustus L VALENTINO M CA I II VIR L NOVO 2 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 11.28 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Calagurris (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 | 11.28 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#421428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L VALENTINO
M CA I
II
VIR
L NOVO
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Novus (duovir) and Lucius Valentinus (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 Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus' military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule.
