© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Semis - Augustus CAESARAVGVSTA L CASSIO C VAL FEN II VIR 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 4.84 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Caesaraugusta (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 | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vexillum on basis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARAVGVSTA L CASSIO C VAL FEN
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Valerius Fene— (duovir) and Lucius Cassius (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This symbolizes the connection between the Roman state and the divine, highlighting the emperor's role as a divine ruler.
