© P. P. Ripollès, M. Amandry, and P. Villemur
© P. P. Ripollès, M. Amandry, and P. Villemur
Dupondius - Augustus CONSABR 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 24.51 g | 31.8 mm |
| Issuer | Consabrum (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.51 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#404829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Magistrate ploughing, left, with two oxen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSABR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design reflects the shift in power and the new imperial system that was established under Augustus' rule.