Rome Roman provinces Lusitania Salacia
As (IMP SAL; Salacia) (50 BC - 20 BC) front As (IMP SAL; Salacia) (50 BC - 20 BC) back
As (IMP SAL; Salacia) (50 BC - 20 BC) photo
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As (IMP SAL; Salacia) (50 BC - 20 BC) front As (IMP SAL; Salacia) (50 BC - 20 BC) back
© Numisma SA

As IMP SAL; Salacia 50 BC - 20 BC

 
Bronze 9.70 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
 Salacia (Lusitania)
Period
 Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 50 BC - 20 BC
Value
 As (1⁄16)
Currency
 Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 9.70 g
Diameter
 26 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#401911
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Between lines (or without) and two dolphins.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP SAL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a dolphin jumping out of the water, which symbolizes the maritime culture and trading practices of the ancient region of Salacia (Lusitania) where the coin was minted.