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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Semis - Augustus V I N K M POSTV ALBINVS II VIR QVINQ ITER 27 BC - 14 AD
| (copper alloy) | 5.26 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 | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#376458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVGVSTO
M POSTV ALBINVS
VI NK
II VIR QVINQ ITER
Comment
Magistrates: Marcus Postumus Albinus (duovir quinquennalis for the second time) and Publius Turullio (duovir quinquennalis).Weight: 5.29 g average of 14 specimens (RPC I# 174; MAA# 34); 5.17 g average (ACIP# 3144)
Varieties:
Variety 1 (ACIP# 3144; Ripollès# 174ba)
Obverse lettering: P ∙ TVRVLL / V ∙ I ∙ N ∙ K ∙ II ∙ VIR / QVINQV
Variety 2 (ACIP# 3144a; Ripollès# 174b; RPC I# 174.1)
Obverse lettering: P ∙ TVRVLLI / V ∙ I ∙ N ∙ K ∙ II ∙ VIR ∙ QVIN
Variety 3 (ACIP# 3144b; Ripollès# 174c)
Obverse lettering: P ∙ TVRVLLI / V ∙ I ∙ N ∙ K ∙ II ∙ VIR / QVINQV
Variety 4 (ACIP# 3144c; Ripollès# 174d)
Obverse lettering: P ∙ TVRVLLIO / V ∙ I ∙ N ∙ K ∙ II ∙ VIR ∙ QVINQ
Variety 5 (ACIP# 3144d; Ripollès# 174e; Vives# 131-13; RPC I# 174.4)
Obverse lettering: P ∙ TVRVLLIO / V ∙ I ∙ N ∙ K ∙ II ∙ VIR / QVINQVEN
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 Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus's military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule.
