© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As - Tiberius Countermarked monogram
| 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#375523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Countermark "ʢ". 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)
Reverse countermark:
Interesting fact
The countermarked monogram on the coin, which is a letter "T" with a small "I" above it, represents the initials of Tiberius Caesar, who ruled the Roman Empire from 14 to 37 AD. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued during his reign.
