© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semis - Augustus M EGNATIVS Q OCTAVIVS IIVIR PAE S S C 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 5.05 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Paestum (Roman province of Italy) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M EGNATIVS Q OCTAVIVS II
VIR PAE S S C
Unabridged legend: Marcus Egnatius Quintus Octavius IIviri Paestanorum semis Senatus Consulto
Translation: Marcus Egnatius (and) Quintus Octavius, duovirs of the Paestans, semis, by decree of the senate.
Comment
Magistrate of Marcus Egnatius (duovir) and Quintus Octavius (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 side. 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 power and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use in transactions and commerce, making it a tangible representation of the economic and financial systems of the time.
