Lot 35-146. Hispania, Uncertain mint. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Æ as. 'Moneta castrensis'. Mint in northewestern Spain, Probably struck before 23 B.C.

Hispania, Uncertain mint. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Æ as (24 mm, 10.06 g). 'Moneta castrensis'. Mint in northewestern Spain, Probably struck before 23 B.C. [IMP] AVG DIVI F, bare head left; palm branch before, winged caduceus behind / Round shield with four linear outer panels and round central boss. ACIP 3301; RPC 3. Fine, earthen-green patina, flan flaw (or countermark?) on obverse.

The 'Moneta castrensis' coinage, lacking any sort of ethnic or magistrate, is impossible to place with certainty. Most examples are found in northwestern Spain, and stylistically show some affinity to the Spanish issues of Carisius. The obverse legend places the coinage after 27 B.C., and the fact that the coins lack any indication of the tribunican power suggest a terminus post quem of 23 B.C. It is most likely that the 'moneta castrensis' coinage was struck to finance Rome's efforts during the Cantabrian Wars, which brought an end to Spanish self-determination and finalized the province's subjugation.

 

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