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Semis - Augustus C AQVINVS MELA II VIR QVIN 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 5.74 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#406985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two signa.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C AQVINVS MELA II VIR QVIN
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Aquinus Mela (duovir quinquennalis) and Publius Baebius Pollio (duovir quinquennalis).
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 a mythical creature called a "Mela" on the other. The Mela is a creature that is half-man and half-horse, and it is believed to represent the power and strength of the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in the city of Carthago Nova, which is now known as Cartagena, in the region of Tarraconensis, Spain.
