© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Tiberius DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER C V T TAR
| Bronze | 7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Tarraco (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-37 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiate head of Augustus, r.
Lettering: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER C (V) T T(AR)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire after the death of his adoptive father and predecessor, Augustus. The coin's inscription, "DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER C V T TAR," translates to "Divine Augustus, Father of the Country," highlighting Tiberius' connection to the divine and his role as a leader. Additionally, the coin's bronze material and 7g weight suggest that it was a widely circulating coin used in everyday transactions, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Roman Empire during Tiberius' reign.
