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Aureus - Augustus and Tiberius TI CAESAR AVG F TR POT XV
| Gold | 7.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 13-14 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiberius, laureate, standing right in quadriga, holding laurel branch in right and sceptre in left; horses face right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CAESAR AVG F TR POT XV
Translation:
Tiberius Caesar Augusti Filius Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima.
Tiberius Caesar, son of Augustus, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of both Augustus and Tiberius, indicating that it was issued during the period of their co-rule (13-14 AD). This was a unique period in Roman history where two emperors ruled together, with Augustus being the senior emperor and Tiberius being the junior emperor. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during this time and is highly sought after by collectors.
