Dupondius - Augustus CAESAR
| Emittente | Sabratha (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Dupondius (1/8) |
| Valuta | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 18.64 g |
| Diametro | 29 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | I#812 , MAA#42 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laureate head of Baal-Melqart right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Phoenician |
| Legenda del dritto |
?????? ? (Translation: Sabratha G) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Bare head of Augustus right, lituus in front; all in a laurel wreath. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
CAESAR (Translation: Caesar) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (27 BC - 14 AD) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1844991840 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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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