© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Augustus CAESAR; Hadrumetum 12 BC - 8 BC
| Bronze | 29.50 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Hadrumetum (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 12 BC - 8 BC |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 29.50 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare head of Julius Caesar, left; lituus and star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, also known as Caesar Augustus, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise and effective leadership, and his reign marked the beginning of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire that lasted for over 200 years.