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Semis - Augustus TIB FLAVO PRAEF GER L IVVENT LVPERCO C C A II VIR 8 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 5.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TIB FLAVO PRAEF GER L IVVENT LVPERCO
C C A
II VIR
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Iuventius Lupercus (duovir) and Tiberius Clodius Flavus (praefectus of Germanicus and 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 lituus, a traditional Roman augur's staff, on the other. The lituus was a symbol of Augustus' role as Pontifex Maximus, or chief priest, and highlights the importance of religion in Roman society during his reign.
