© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Omeka ID 3078
Aiguablava IV
Roman world

aureus of augustus

MAC CASC 19790

Object type
aureus of Augustus
Production date
2 / 14
Fabric
-
Museum
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Culture
Roman world
Discovery location
Aiguablava IV
Materials
gold
Township
Begur (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Girona, Baix Empordà)
Technique
coining
Where is it?
-
Dimensions
19 x 1 mm
Description
Aureus from the period of Augustus. It is a coin dated between 2 BC and 14 AD to celebrate the designation of Gaius and Lucius as his grandchildren (sons of Julia and Marcus Agrippa). Caesars Gaius and Lucius standing, in robes, with shields and spears between them. At the top of the field is a simpulum (small cup) and a lituus (walking stick used by augurs).