Segobriga in Hispania, 37-41 AD., Gaius (Caligula), As, RPC 476.
Segobriga in Hispania (6 km south of Saelices, Province of Cuenca, Spain), Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD.,
As (ø 28 mm / 12,53 g), bronze, axis about medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 340°),
Obv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMAN[ICVS IMP] , his laureate head left.
Rev.: SEGO / BRIGA , within oak wreath.
RPC I, p. 143, no. 476 (25 pieces listed) ; Vives 135-9 ; NAH 1134 ; SNG Cop. 631 ; Burgos 1724.
The Celtiberian town of Segobriga in Hispania Tarraconensis (central Spain) was already mentioned by Pliny the Elder who travelled about 74 BC through the Hispanian peninsula as a roman official. Segóbriga was an important Celtic and Roman city, and is today an impressive site located on a hill 6 km south of the present town of Saelices, a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
Segobriga issued its own coins in early imperial Roman times (Augustus – Caligula).
After the breakdown of westroman power the city was occupied by the Visigoths.
In the 8th century it was occupied by Moors from North Africa.
During the time of the moors and the following Spanish reconquista Segobriga lost importance and was finally given up by all inhabitants.
Today the ruins and excavations are visited by tourists.
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![Segobriga in Hispania, 37-41 AD., Gaius (Caligula), As, RPC 476.
Segobriga in Hispania (6 km south of Saelices, Province of Cuenca, Spain), Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD.,
As (ø 28 mm / 12,53 g), bronze, axis about medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 340°),
Obv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMAN[ICVS IMP] , his laureate head left.
Rev.: SEGO / BRIGA , within oak wreath.
RPC I, p. 143, no. 476 (25 pieces listed) ; Vives 135-9 ; NAH 1134 ; SNG Cop. 631 ; Burgos 1724.
The Celtiberian town of Segobriga in Hispania Tarraconensis (central Spain) was already mentioned by Pliny the Elder who travelled about 74 BC through the Hispanian peninsula as a roman official. Segóbriga was an important Celtic and Roman city, and is today an impressive site located on a hill 6 km south of the present town of Saelices, a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
Segobriga issued its own coins in early imperial Roman times (Augustus – Caligula).
After the breakdown of westroman power the city was occupied by the Visigoths.
In the 8th century it was occupied by Moors from North Africa.
During the time of the moors and the following Spanish reconquista Segobriga lost importance and was finally given up by all inhabitants.
Today the ruins and excavations are visited by tourists.
Schlüsselwörter: Segobriga Hispania Gaius Caligula As oak wreath](images/image.gif?id=12452018874 "Klicken für Bild in voller Größe
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Segobriga in Hispania, 37-41 AD., Gaius (Caligula), As, RPC 476.
Segobriga in Hispania (6 km south of Saelices, Province of Cuenca, Spain), Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD.,
As (ø 28 mm / 12,53 g), bronze, axis about medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 340°),
Obv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMAN[ICVS IMP] , his laureate head left.
Rev.: SEGO / BRIGA , within oak wreath.
RPC I, p. 143, no. 476 (25 pieces listed) ; Vives 135-9 ; NAH 1134 ; SNG Cop. 631 ; Burgos 1724.
The Celtiberian town of Segobriga in Hispania Tarraconensis (central Spain) was already mentioned by Pliny the Elder who travelled about 74 BC through the Hispanian peninsula as a roman official. Segóbriga was an important Celtic and Roman city, and is today an impressive site located on a hill 6 km south of the present town of Saelices, a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.
Segobriga issued its own coins in early imperial Roman times (Augustus – Caligula).
After the breakdown of westroman power the city was occupied by the Visigoths.
In the 8th century it was occupied by Moors from North Africa.
During the time of the moors and the following Spanish reconquista Segobriga lost importance and was finally given up by all inhabitants.
Today the ruins and excavations are visited by tourists.
Schlüsselwörter: Segobriga Hispania Gaius Caligula As oak wreath")