© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Semis - Augustus LE VX; Emerita Augusta 1 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#225920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aquila right between two signa.
Lettering:
LE VX
C A E
Translation:
Colony of Augusta Emerita
Legions V and X
Comment
The legions V Alaudae and X Gemina were among the first to inhabit Augusta Emerita, when veterans of both legions were given land there.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 Augustus was known for his association with the bull, which was considered a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Roman culture. The inclusion of the bull on the coin may have been intended to highlight Augustus's role as a powerful and fertile leader, and to reinforce his connection to the Roman state and its values.