© Subastas Ibercoin
© Subastas Ibercoin
Sestertius - Augustus MVNICIPI PATRONVS PARENS 27 BC - 12 BC
| Bronze | 37.61 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Gades (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 12 BC |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 37.61 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aplustre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNICIPI PATRONVS PARENS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of ancient Rome, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the ideals of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery were carefully chosen to convey the power and authority of the Roman state, and to reinforce Augustus' position as the leader of the empire.
