© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Dupondius - Augustus PONT BALBVS 20 BC
20 BC year| Bronze | 22.21 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gades (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 20 BC |
| Value | Dupondius (⅛) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.21 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Knife, simpulum and axe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT BALBVS
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Augustus (PONT BALBVS) from Gades (Baetica) is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Augustus Caesar, who ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 14 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate Augustus' victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire's expansion into Egypt. The coin's design features a portrait of Augustus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 22.21g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in ancient Roman coins.
