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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Augustus TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII
| Bronze | 26.6 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 22-23 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII
Translation:
Tiberius Caesar Divi Augusti Filius Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima Quarta.
Tiberius Caesar, son of divine Augustus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 24th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.84–29.23 g;Diameter varies: 33–37 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, 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 circulating currency throughout the empire. The image of Augustus on the coin serves as a symbol of his leadership and power, while the image of Roma represents the idea of Roman unity and strength.
