Macedon, Uncertain Philippi (?), Augustus, AE, 27 BC – 17 AD – Two Colonists and Oxen

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Roman Provincial, Macedon, Uncertain, Philippi (?), Augustus, AE (bronze, 3.92g, 16.7mm), 27 BC – 17 AD
Obv: Bare head of Augustus to right; AVG behind
Rev: Two colonists plowing with two oxen
Ref:  RPC 1656 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Augustus, known as Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first emperor, ruling from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14. Augustus established a period of relative peace known as the Pax Romana and implemented various reforms that stabilized the empire and its provinces. The obverse, featuring a portrait of Augustus, underscores his central role in the empire’s foundation. The reverse, depicting colonists plowing with oxen, illustrates the importance of agriculture and colonization in Augustus’s efforts to ensure stability and prosperity in the provinces. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a medium to reinforce Augustus’s image and the benefits of his rule across the empire.

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