© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Sestertius - Augustus 6 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 39.84 g |
| Issuer | Gades (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 39.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heads of Gaius and Lucius back to back, within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D F
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 the goddess Salus on the other. Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that Augustus' rule would bring peace and prosperity to the Roman people.