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Sestertius - Augustus 𐤕𐤏𐤉𐤍‬𐤕

Features

Issuer Thaena (Africa Proconsularis)
Emperor Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 27 BC - 14 AD
Value Sestertius (¼)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 31.35 g
Diameter 38 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
465843
References RPC Online I# 806B
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Bare head of Augustus right, lituus in front.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F

Unabridged legend: Caesar Divi f(ilius)

Translation: Caesar, son of the divine

Reverse

Head of Sarapis right.

Script: Phoenician

Lettering: 𐤕𐤏𐤉𐤍‬𐤕

Translation: Thaena

Mint

Thaena, Byzacena, modern-day Sfax, Tunisia

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (27 BC - 14 AD) 

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