© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS IIIVIR A A A F F S C 16 BC
16 BC year| Bronze | 24 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Caius Gallus Caii Filius Lupercus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Gaius Gallus son of Gaius Lupercus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.66–30.24 g;Diameter varies: 32–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side, which symbolizes the power and influence of the Roman Empire at the time.
