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Semis - Tiberius C V I N C NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES QVINQ
| Bronze | 8.603 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.603 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Confronted heads of Nero and Drusus Caesar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C V I N C NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES QVINQ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He was known for his administrative and military reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Roman Empire's expansion into Germany and the East. The coin's design also includes the inscription "C V I N C NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES QVINQ," which translates to "Caesar, son of the divine Augustus, and Drusus, Caesar." This highlights Tiberius' connection to the divine Augustus and his position as a powerful Caesar. Additionally, the coin was minted in Carthago Nova (present-day Cartagena, Spain), which was an important city in the Roman province of Tarraconensis.
