© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis - Augustus Q VARIO PRAEF 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 5.22 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (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 | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q VARIO PRAEF
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Bennius (praefectus) and Quintus Varius Hiberus (praefectus).
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 warship on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate Augustus' military victories and naval expansion. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Carthago Nova, which is now modern-day Cartagena, Spain, highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence in the region.
