As - Augustus (S C) (15-16) front As - Augustus (S C) (15-16) back
As - Augustus (S C) (15-16) photo
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As - Augustus S C

 
Bronze 10.6 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
15-16
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247320
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Female figure, veiled, draped, seated right, holding patera in right hand and long sceptre in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 10.42–10.884 g;
Diameter varies: 26.75–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus's military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.