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CARTAGONOVA (CARTAGENA, SPAIN). Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Bronze as.
  • CARTAGONOVA (CARTAGENA, SPAIN). Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Bronze as.
  • CARTAGONOVA (CARTAGENA, SPAIN). Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Bronze as.
CARTAGONOVA (CARTAGENA, SPAIN). Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Bronze as.

Roman Hispania — Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD)
C. Var. Rufus and Sextus Iulius Poll, duumvirs
Ace of bronze (7.32 g., 21 mm.)
Ceca: Cartagonova (Cartagena, Spain)
Reference: FAB 577
Obverse: Legend: AVGVSTVS DIVI F R. Laureate head of Augustus looking to the right.
Reverse: Legend: C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL II VIR Q. Four priestly symbols:
Simpulum (Roman ritual ladle)
Aspergillum (sprinkler)
Securis (ritual axe)
Apex (priest's cap)
Authorities
Duoviri:
C. Var(ius) Rufus
Sextus Iulius Poll
These local magistrates managed the city and are mentioned as being responsible for the issuance.
Historical context
During 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.
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