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As - Tiberius and Augustus DIVOS AVGVSTVS PATER PATR; Cyprus
| Bronze | 15 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-37 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Radiate head of Divus Augustus right; star above, thunderbolt before.
Lettering: DIVOS AVGVSTVS PATER PATR
Unabridged legend: Divus Augustus Pater.
Translation: The divine emperor, father [of the nation].
Comment
RIC describes both heads to left, but cites coin with both heads to right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of both Tiberius and Augustus, indicating that it was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from the rule of Augustus to that of Tiberius. This coin serves as a tangible representation of the political shift that occurred during this period in Roman history.
