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Semis - Augustus L PRISCO II VIR C BROCCHO 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 6.18 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Calagurris (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 | 6.18 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#421328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull's head facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L PRISCO
II VIR
C BROCCHO
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Granius Brocchus (duovir) and Lucius Baebius Priscus (duovir).
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 bull on the other. This is significant because the bull was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Roman culture, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to convey the idea of Augustus' powerful and prosperous reign. Additionally, the coin's minting in Calagurris (modern-day Calahorra, Spain) suggests that the region was an important center of trade and commerce during the Roman Empire.
