As (Octavius and Julius Caesar; Macedonia) (28 BC - 27 BC) front As (Octavius and Julius Caesar; Macedonia) (28 BC - 27 BC) back
As (Octavius and Julius Caesar; Macedonia) (28 BC - 27 BC) photo
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As Octavius and Julius Caesar; Macedonia 28 BC - 27 BC

 
Bronze 7.77 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
28 BC - 27 BC
Value
As (1⁄16)
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.77 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67200
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Bare head of Octavian right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΘECCAΛO-NIKEΩN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Octavius (later known as Augustus Caesar) on one side, and Julius Caesar on the other. This is significant because it highlights the political alliance between the two leaders, who were uncle and nephew, and their shared power and influence during that time.