© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI 25 BC - 23 BC
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 23 BC |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Publius Carisius Legatus Augusti.
Translation: Publius Carisius, legate of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.84–11.7 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 military conquests, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in Roman history. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI," translates to "By the grace of the Senate and the people of Rome," highlighting the coin's connection to the Roman Republic and its shift towards an imperial system under Augustus' rule.
