Dupondius - Augustus CAESAR

Эмитент Sabratha (Africa Proconsularis)
Год 27 BC - 14 AD
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал Dupondius (1/8)
Валюта Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Состав Bronze
Вес 18.64 g
Диаметр 29 mm
Толщина
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered
Ориентация Variable alignment ↺
Гравёр(ы)
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Каталожные номера I#812 , MAA#42
Описание аверса Laureate head of Baal-Melqart right.
Письменность аверса Phoenician
Надписи аверса ??‬‬???‬? ?
(Translation: Sabratha G)
Описание реверса Bare head of Augustus right, lituus in front; all in a laurel wreath.
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса CAESAR
(Translation: Caesar)
Гурт
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (27 BC - 14 AD) - -
ID Numisquare 1844991840
Дополнительная информация

Historical Context: This Dupondius, issued under Augustus Caesar (27 BC - 14 AD) from Sabratha in Africa Proconsularis, dates to the foundational era of the Roman Principate and the Pax Romana. Its provincial origin highlights the vast administrative reach of the Roman Empire. Local bronze coinage, like this Dupondius, was crucial for daily commerce and disseminated imperial propaganda, solidifying Roman authority throughout the provinces and supplementing metropolitan mints.

Artistry: The specific engraver of this Sabrathan Dupondius is unknown, typical for provincial issues, yet its artistry adheres to the Roman Imperial stylistic school. The obverse invariably presented a laureate portrait of Augustus, designed to convey imperial authority and iconography, though execution

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