© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Tiberius ROM ET AVG; altar of Gauls
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 12-14 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Altar of the three Gauls in Lugdunum, flanked by Victory holding wreath on column on each side, front decorated with corona civica flanked by nude male on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM ET AVG
Unabridged legend: Romae et Augusto.
Translation:
Romae et Augusto.
To Rome and the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on one side, and an altar of Gauls on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's expansion and dominance over other regions, including Gaul (modern-day France).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (12-14) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Semis - Tiberius (ROM ET AVG; altar of Gauls) (12-14) coin.
