As - Tiberius (MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO II VIR) (14-37) front As - Tiberius (MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO II VIR) (14-37) back
As - Tiberius (MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO II VIR) (14-37) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

As - Tiberius MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO II VIR

 
Bronze 10.36 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bilbilis (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
10.36 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#418578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS
G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO
II VIR

Comment

Magistrate of Gaius Manlius Sera— (duovir) and Manlius Bucco (duovir).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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, "MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS G MANL SERANO MANL BVCCO II VIR," indicates that it was minted in the city of Bilbilis, which was located in the Roman province of Tarraconensis (modern-day Spain). The use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal.