© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis - Augustus MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS L COR CALI L SEMP RVTI II VIR 2 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 7.19 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bilbilis (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.19 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS L COR CALI L SEMP RVTI
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Cornelius Calidus (duovir) and Lucius Sempronius Rutilus (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 symbolism represents the strength and power of the Roman Empire during Augustus' rule.
