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As - Augustus S C
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 34-37 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.914–12.66 g;Diameter varies: 21–31 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 Caesar, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to establish a stable and prosperous empire, which helped to bring about a period of relative peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace.
