The 7BC As - AugustusCopper As of Emperor Augustus. Struck by moneyer P. Lurius Agrippa at the Rome Mint around 7BC. The IIIviri monetales with Agrippa were M. Maecilius Tullus and M. Salvius Otho. DIameter 27mm, weighs 11.2g.
The Obverse shows the bare head of Emperor Augustus facing left. Legend "[CAES]AR AVGVST . PONT MAX [TRIBVNIC POT]".
The Reverse shows "SC" in the centre of the legend "P. LVRIVS . AGRI[PA IIIVIR . A.A].A.F.F.". SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue. Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 7BC
Monarch/Ruler: Augustus (Emperor 27BC-14AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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