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As - Augustus M POSTVM ALBIN L PORC CAPIT II VIR Q 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 12.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (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 | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Priest standing, holding simpulum and branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M POSTVM ALBIN L PORC CAPIT II VIR Q
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Porcius Capito (duovir quinquennalis) and Marcus Postumus Albinus (duovir quinquennalis).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of ancient Rome, on one side, and a depiction of a porcupine on the other. The porcupine was a symbol of the Roman goddess of love and fertility, Venus, and was likely included on the coin to represent Augustus' association with the goddess and his role in promoting fertility and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (27 BC - 14 AD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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