© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Tiberius Countermarked cereal ear
| 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#375517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Countermark cereal ear within incuse rectangle. 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark of a cereal ear, which was a symbol of abundance and prosperity in ancient Rome. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued during a time of plenty and to promote the image of the Roman Empire as a prosperous and thriving state.
