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Semis - Augustus Q OCT M EGN II VIR S P S C 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 4.43 g | - |
| 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 | 4.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Q OCT
M EGN
II VIR S
P S C
Unabridged legend: Quintus Octavius Marcus Egnatius IIviri semis Paestanorum senatus consulto
Translation: Quintus Octavius (and) Marcus Egnatius, duovirs, semis, of the Paestans, 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. 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.
