© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Augustus MVN AVGVSTA BILBIL M SEMP TIBERI L LICI VARO II VIR 2 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 15.08 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bilbilis (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 | 15.08 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MVN AVGVSTA BILBIL
M SEMP TIBERI L LICI VARO
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Licinius Varus (duovir) and Marcus Sempronius Tiberi(anus?) (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the image of Tiberius, his adopted son and successor, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Augustus, and it highlights the importance of Tiberius as the future leader of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to reinforce the idea of a smooth transition of power from Augustus to Tiberius, and it serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
