© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Sestertius - Augustus M AGRIPPA COS III 27 BC
27 BC year| Bronze | 37.22 g | 37.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gades (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 27 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 37.22 g |
| Weight | 37.22 g |
| Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aplustre
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AGRIPPA COS III
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Augustus' adopted son, Gaius Caesar, on the reverse. Gaius was appointed as Augustus' successor, but he died before ascending to the throne, making coins with his image relatively scarce.
