Sestertius - Augustus and Tiberius

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year15-16
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight28.5 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#70, OCRE#ric.1(2).tib.70
Obverse descriptionHead of Augustus, radiate, left; above, star; in front, thunderbolt.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
(Translation: Divus Augustus Pater. The divine emperor (Augustus), father [of the nation].)
Reverse descriptionHead of Tiberius, bare, within oak-wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (15-16)  - -
Catalog ID1133235480
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