As - Tiberius (Countermarked ST) (14-37) front As - Tiberius (Countermarked ST) (14-37) back
As - Tiberius (Countermarked ST) (14-37) photo
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As - Tiberius Countermarked ST

 
Bronze 11.41 g 28 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#375520
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Countermark "ST" 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 was countermarked with the letters "ST", which stands for "Senatus Tarraconensis," indicating that it was issued by the Roman Senate in the province of Tarraconensis, which is now modern-day Spain.