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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Semis - Tiberius ROM ET AVG; altar of the Three Gauls
| Bronze | 4.64 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-10 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.64 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar of the three Gauls in Lugdunum, flanked by Victory on column facing each other and holding wreath, front decorated with corona civica flanked by nude male on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM ET AVG
Unabridged legend: Romae et Augusto.
Translation: To Rome and the august.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the altar of the Three Gauls, which was a monument built by Julius Caesar to commemorate his victory over the Gallic tribes. The altar was erected in Rome and featured three statues of Gaulish warriors, representing the three main Gallic tribes: the Arverni, the Senones, and the Aedui. The image of the altar on the coin serves as a symbol of Roman power and dominance over the conquered territories.
