© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As TVRIASO 29 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 11.86 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Turiaso (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 29 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.86 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman right, right hand behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRIASO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman and indigenous designs. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Augustus Caesar, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized image of a bull, which was a symbol of the ancient Celtiberian tribe that inhabited the region where the coin was minted. This blending of Roman and indigenous motifs reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into new territories.
