カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Head of river goddess left, spitting water. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
AVGVSTA EMERITA (Translation: [colony of] Augusta Emerita) |
| 裏面の説明 | Priest ploughing with an ox to the left. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
PERM CAESA AVG (Translation: By permission of the caesar august) |
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| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (27 BC - 14 AD) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1426427100 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This Æ28 bronze coin from Emerita Augusta, struck during Augustus's reign (27 BC – 14 AD), links directly to the nascent Roman Empire in Hispania. Emerita, modern Mérida, was a vital colonia founded in 25 BC for veteran legionaries, becoming Lusitania's capital. The inscription "PERM CAESA AVG" (PERMISSV CAESARIS AVGVSTI) underscores imperial oversight, demonstrating how local coinage projected Augustan legitimacy and facilitated commerce within this crucial provincial center.
Artistry: Engraver anonymous, the artistry reflects the prevailing Augustan classical style, interpreted by skilled local artisans. The obverse features a laureate portrait of Augustus, rendered with