© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI 25 BC - 23 BC
| Bronze | 10 g | 28 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 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 7.76–11.46 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–29 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 reign marked the beginning of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that lasted for over 200 years. The coin's design, which includes the abbreviation "P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI" (meaning "by the grace of the Senate and the people of Rome"), reflects the importance of Augustus' position and the power he held during his reign.
