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As - Tiberius and Augustus DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER PATRIAE
| Bronze | 9.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19-21 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, left; above, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER PATRIAE
Translation:
Divus Augustus Pater Patriae.
The divine emperor (Augustus), father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of both Tiberius and Augustus, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to show the current emperor and his predecessor or adoptive father. This coin specifically highlights the relationship between Tiberius, who was the stepson and adopted son of Augustus, and Augustus, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Tiberius (14-37 AD) and features the inscription "DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER PATRIAE" which means "Divine Augustus, Father of the Fatherland." This coin is a representation of the political and cultural significance of the Roman Empire during that time period.
