Iulia Traducta Semis - Augustus, -27 – 14
IVLIA TRAD
Information
Country
Iulia Traducta
Iulia Traducta
Currency
Denarius
(49)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Semis
Year
-27 – 14
Ruler
Augustus (Caius Octavius)
(-27–14)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.81
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Semis from Iulia Traducta. Issued from -27 to 14. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.81 g.
- Obverse
- Bare head of Augustus, to left. with legend arround (“Permissu Caesaris Augusti” : with the permission of Augustus Caesar)
- Reverse
- Legend and priestly instruments: apex (a cap worn by certain priests) and simpulum (a small vessel or ladle with a long handle, used at sacrifices to make libations) (The name "Iulia Traducta" ("transferred Iulia"), refers to the fact that part of the population had been moved from Iulia Constantia Zilitanorum.)
- Edge
- Plain, irregular
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (27 BC - 14 AD) | — | IVLIA TRAD, external reading, CCW | 40% | |
| ND (27 BC - 14 AD) | — | IVLIA TRAD, internal reading, CW | 60% |
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