Bronze Semis of Augustus, Carthago Nova, 27 BCE–14. 1969.222.2365

Physical Description

• Axis: 1

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.68
  • Diameter (in mm): 23
• Series: Roman Spain

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 27 BCE - 14
• Denomination: Semis
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: Gaius Varius Rufus
  • Issuer: Sextus Iulius Pol—
  • Authority: Augustus
  • • Dynasty: Julio-Claudian Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Carthago Nova
  • Region: Hispania
  • Region: Tarraconensis

• Obverse

  • Legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
  • Type: Head laureate r.
  • Portrait: Augustus

• Reverse

  • Legend: C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL II VIRQ
  • Type: Apex, securis, aspergillum, simpulum

References

• Reference: RPC I, 168
• Reference: RPC.1.168

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1969.222.2365
• Lot: 1969.222
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial--Spain

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States