Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Augustus, AE Semis, Antioch Mint, CY 27 = 5/4 BC

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Roman Provincial,Ā  Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Augustus, 27 BC- 14 AD, AE Semis (bronze, 8.04g, 21.6mm),Antioch Mint, CY 27 = 5/4 BC
Obv: [Ī‘Ī”Ī§Ī™Ī•Ī”Ī•Ī™] ĪšĪ‘Ī™Ī£Ī‘Ī”Ī™ Ī£Ī•Ī’Ī‘[Ī£Ī¤Ī©]; Laureate head of Augustus to right
Rev: APXIE/PATIKON / ANTIO/XEIĪ£ / ZK; within wreath of archiereus
Ref:Ā  McAlee 202 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF (beautiful earthen patina)
Note: Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius, was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He established a period of relative peace known as the Pax Romana, which lasted for over two centuries. Augustus was known for his political acumen, military prowess, and administrative reforms, which laid the foundations for the empire’s long-term stability and prosperity. The period of Augustus’s reign was transformative for the Roman Empire. He implemented significant reforms that strengthened the central government, reformed the tax system, developed networks of roads, and founded the Praetorian Guard. The coinage during his time often carried messages of peace, prosperity, and Augustus’s central role in the empire’s success. The obverse, with its depiction of Augustus, emphasizes his victory and divine favor, while the reverse, with its inscription and wreath, highlights his religious and civic importance. This coin not only facilitated local economic transactions but also served to reinforce Augustus’s authority and the stability he brought to the Roman Empire.