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As - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI EMERITA 25 BC - 23 BC
| Bronze | 8.2 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 | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Circular city wall with EMERITA inscribed above gateway.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI EMERITA
Unabridged legend: Publius Carisius Legatus Augusti Emerita.
Translation:
Publius Carisius Legatus Augusti Emerita.
Publius Carisius, legate of the emperor (Augustus) in the city of Emerita.
Comment
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 EMERITA" on the other, which stands for "Pater Carisius Legionis Augusti Emeritae," meaning "Father of the Legion of Augustus, Emeritus." This indicates that the coin was issued to commemorate Augustus' leadership and his status as the founder of the Roman Empire.
