© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
As - Tiberius COL AVGVSTA EMERITA; Emerita
| Bronze | 11.57 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.57 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#193109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
City wall with two gates
Lettering: COL AVGVSTA EMERITA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. The coin features an image of Tiberius on one side and the abbreviation "COL AVGVSTA EMERITA" on the other, indicating that it was minted in the city of Emerita, which is now modern-day Mérida, Spain. The use of bronze in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal.
