Syria, Seleucid and Pieria, Augustus, AE As, Antioch Mint, 27 BC – 14 AD

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Roman Provincial, Syria, Seleucid and Pieria, Augustus, AE As (bronze, 9.3g, 26.4mm), Antioch Mint, 27 BC – 14 AD
Obv: CAESAR; Bare head of Augustus to right
Rev: AVGVSTVS; within wreath
Ref:  McAlee 190; RPC I 4100 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Augustus, originally known as Octavian, was the first Roman Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. His reign marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire. Augustus is renowned for his political acumen, military prowess, and efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman world. The As of Augustus minted in Antioch is a remarkable testament to the enduring legacy of Rome’s first emperor. The obverse features a bare head of Augustus facing right, with the inscription “CAESAR” identifying him as the adopted son of Julius Caesar and his heir. The reverse inscription “AVGVSTVS” within a wreath honors Augustus and underscores his status as the revered ruler of the Roman Empire. The coin’s depiction of Augustus and its inscription honor his achievements and contributions to the Roman Empire. As a medium of exchange and a vehicle for propaganda, this coin played a crucial role in disseminating Augustus’s image and promoting his reign as a period of peace, prosperity, and stability for the Roman world.

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