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Aureus - Augustus and Tiberius TI CAESAR AVG F TR POT XV
| Gold | 7.8 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 | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiberius, laureate, standing right in quadriga, holding laurel branch in right and sceptre in left; horses face left.
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 time in Roman history, as it marked the transition from the rule of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, to his adopted son and successor, Tiberius. The coin's design reflects this historical event and provides a glimpse into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.
