© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Tiberius Countermarked A
| Bronze | 11.41 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Calagurris (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 11.41 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Countermark "A". Bull (Bos taurus) facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M · C · I
L · FVL · SPARSO
L · SATVRNINO
II
VIR
Comment
Magistrates: Lucius Ful Sparsus (duovir); Lucius Saturninus (duovir)Weight: 11.41 g average based on 98 specimens (RPC I# 448); 11.49 g (ACIP# 3128)
Interesting fact
The countermark on the coin, which is a letter "A" in this case, was added by the Roman authorities to indicate that the coin had been officially approved and was considered legitimate currency. This practice of countermarking was used during the Roman Empire to help prevent counterfeiting and to maintain the integrity of the currency.
