Æ32 - Augustus EX D D COL IV P PAT

Issuer Colony of Iulia Pia Paterna (Africa Proconsularis)
Year 20 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/4)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.54 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) I#759 , MAA#94
Obverse description Diademed head of Caesar right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAESAR DIVI F
(Translation: Divine Julius)
Reverse description Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; plough in front.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EX D D COL IV P PAT
(Translation: by decree of the decurions of the pious Julian colony of Paterna.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (-20) - -
Numisquare ID 8083593780
Additional information
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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