CVC & Collectables presents this historic AE As of Divus Augustus, struck under Emperor Tiberius (AD 14-37) and certified NGC Choice Fine. Issued after Augustus’ death, this bronze coin honors Rome’s first emperor and reflects the imperial cult that elevated Augustus to divine status.
Coin Highlights:
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Emperor Honored: Augustus (27 BC – AD 14)
- Issuer: Tiberius (AD 14-37)
- Date Struck: AD 34-37
- Denomination: As
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine
- Reference: RIC I (Tiberius) 83, Sear 1791
- Composition: Bronze (AE)
Design Details:
- Obverse: Radiate head of the deified Augustus facing left with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER (“Divine Augustus, Father”).
- Reverse: Winged thunderbolt flanked by S C (Senatus Consulto), indicating the coin was issued by authority of the Roman Senate.
Emperor History:
Born Gaius Octavius, Augustus became Rome’s first emperor after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra. His reign ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and prosperity that lasted for generations. His political, military, and administrative reforms permanently shaped the Roman world and established the model for future emperors.
Collectibility:
Posthumous issues of Augustus remain among the most desirable Roman bronze coins. This example combines historical importance, attribution to both Augustus and Tiberius, and a popular reverse featuring Jupiter’s thunderbolt—one of Rome’s most enduring symbols of divine authority.
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