Rome Roman provinces Cyrenaica and Crete Cyrenaica
As - Augustus (SCATO PR) (20 BC - 12 BC) front As - Augustus (SCATO PR) (20 BC - 12 BC) back
As - Augustus (SCATO PR) (20 BC - 12 BC) photo
© Roma Numismatics Limited
As - Augustus (SCATO PR) (20 BC - 12 BC) front As - Augustus (SCATO PR) (20 BC - 12 BC) back
© Roma Numismatics Limited

As - Augustus SCATO PR 20 BC - 12 BC

 
Bronze 8.64 g 26.1 mm
Description
Issuer
 Cyrenaica (Cyrenaica and Crete)
Emperor
 Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 20 BC - 12 BC
Value
 As (1⁄16)
Currency
 Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 8.64 g
Diameter
 26.1 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#417744
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Sella castrensis with cushion on seat.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SCATO PR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other. Ceres was an important deity in ancient Cyrenaica, and her inclusion on the coin highlights the cultural and religious influences of the region. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight of 8.64 grams suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commerce and trade.