© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Sestertius - Augustus, Gaius and Lucius II VIR CN DOM AMPIAN C VET LANCIA CAESARAVGVSTA 4 BC - 3 BC
| Bronze | 30.02 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4 BC - 3 BC |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30.02 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vexillum between standards (radiate phalerae), on them legionary numbers VI, IIII, X, from left to right; all on bases.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II VIR
CN DOM AMPIAN
C VET LANCIA
CAESARAVGVSTA
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Vettius Lancianus (duovir) and Gnaeus Domitius Ampianus (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the title "Augustus" on a Roman coin, which was a title given to Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) after his victory in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The title "Augustus" means "revered one" and was used to signify Octavian's status as the first emperor of Rome.
