{"product_id":"cartagonova-cartagena-espana-augusto-27-a-c-14-d-c-as-de-bronce","title":"CARTAGONOVA (CARTAGENA, SPAIN). Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Bronze as.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Hispania — Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC. Var. Rufus and Sextus Iulius Poll, duumvirs\u003cbr\u003e Ace of bronze (7.32 g., 21 mm.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCeca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartagonova (Cartagena, Spain)\u003cbr\u003e Reference: FAB 577\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLegend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F R.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLaureate head of Augustus looking to the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLegend: C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL II VIR Q.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFour priestly symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSimpulum (Roman ritual ladle)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAspergillum (sprinkler)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSecuris (ritual axe)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eApex (priest's cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAuthorities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDuoviri:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC. Var(ius) Rufus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSextus Iulius Poll\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese local magistrates managed the city and are mentioned as being responsible for the issuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDuring the principate of Augustus, Hispano-Roman cities like Cartago Nova had a certain degree of autonomy and issued local coins with references to both the emperor and his magistrates. The priestly symbols highlight the imperial cult and the importance of public rituals in civic life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucernae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55423657247106,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/7593\/6642\/files\/cartagonova-cartagena-espana-augusto-27-a-c-14-d-as-de-bronce-100.webp?v=1774704727","url":"https:\/\/nqa88x-1f.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/cartagonova-cartagena-espana-augusto-27-a-c-14-d-c-as-de-bronce","provider":"Numivium Numismática","version":"1.0","type":"link"}