© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI 25 BC - 23 BC
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 26.5 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 | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Publius Carisius Legatus Augusti.
Translation:
Publius Carisius Legatus Augusti.
Publius Carisius, legate of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 10.21–11.179 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 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, on one side, and the letters "P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI" on the other, which stands for "Pater Carisimus Legatus Augusti" or "Dearest Father, Legate of Augustus." This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of spreading his image and propaganda throughout the empire.
