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Ancient Roman Provincial bronze coin attributed to Augustus, struck at an uncertain mint in Asia Minor during the early Roman Imperial period.The obverse features a large bare-headed portrait of Augustus facing right. The reverse displays an unusual group of Roman administrative symbols: the hasta, sella quaestoria and fiscus, accompanied by the letter Q.This distinctive reverse refers to the office and authority of a Roman quaestor, making the issue particularly interesting within the provincial coinage associated with the Augustan period.Attribution:
• Ruler: Augustus
• Reign: 27 BC–AD 14
• Region: Asia Minor
• Mint: Uncertain
• Denomination: AE / Assarion
• Composition: AE copper alloy
• Obverse: Bare head right
• Reverse: Q; hasta, sella quaestoria and fiscus
• Reference: RPC I 5410; AMNG 228; FITA 13–19
• Weight: 22.01 grams
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Condition: Good Very Fine A substantial early Roman bronze with a bold portrait and an unusual reverse connected with Roman administrative authority.The coin pictured is the exact coin offered.Authenticity guaranteed.
