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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semis - Augustus C LVCI P F II V QVINQ 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 6.31 g | 22 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 | 6.31 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: C LVCI P F II V QVINQ
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Luci, son of Publius (duovir quinquennalis) and Hiberus (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 lion attacking a horse on the other side. This symbolism represents the power and strength of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule.
