Roman Empire ca. 27-25 BC AUGUSTUS AE As. VF+. Celtic Shield.

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Obverse: IMP AVG DIVI F. Bare head left; behind, caduceus and before, palm.
Reverse: Decorated celtic shield (also called caetra).

Very nice exemplar of this scarce type, difficult to find in this condition (VF+), conserving complete details, bold reliefs and a precious green patina totally natural.

This coin was struck circa 27-25 BC commemorating the Roman conquest of the north of Hispania, the so-named "bellum cantabricum", directed by Agrippa and in which Augustus himself participated for a few months. The celtic shield of the reverse (caetra) represents one of the favourite weapons of the Cantabrian people: the group of Celtic tribes that was defeated by Rome in this war.

RPC 4. Uncertain mint in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula ca. 27-25 BC. 8,1 g - 27 mm

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