© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Tiberius ERCAVICA
| Bronze | 8.78 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ercavica (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 | 8.78 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#422066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERCA
VICA
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Cornelius Florus (duovir) and Lucius Caelius Alacris (duovir).
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 design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time, providing a unique window into the history of the Roman Empire.
