© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As SAGV 50 BC
50 BC year| Bronze | 18.35 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Saguntum (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 50 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.35 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#409440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right, Victory above, caduceus in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAGV
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Fabius Postuminus and Lucius Sempronius Vettus.
Interesting fact
The coin , the A Standard circulation coin As (SAGV) (50 BC) from Saguntum (Tarraconensis) made of Bronze weighing 18.35g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a rare example of a Roman Republican coin that was produced outside of Rome, and its Bronze composition makes it stand out from other coins of the time that were typically made of silver or gold. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a depiction of the goddess Victory on the obverse (front side) and a representation of the goddess Ceres on the reverse (back side). These features make the coin not only a valuable collector's item but also a fascinating piece of history that offers insights into the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome.
