© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Tiberius PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII S C
| Bronze | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-10 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII
S C
Unabridged legend:
Pontifex [Maximus] Tribunicia Potestate Duodecima [Indutus].
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Pontifex Tribunicia Potestate Duodecima. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.52–11.44 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a Roman warship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and naval dominance.
