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Caetra - Bracara Augusta (Braga) ND
Aluminium | - | - |
Location | Portugal |
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Type | Event tokens › Festival tokens |
Composition | Aluminium |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#229027 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Representation of a Caetra (small shield used by the Galactic warriors, from the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula)
Lettering: BRACARA AUGUSTA
Comment
Braga Romana - Revive Bracara Augusta Organization Historical recreation that takes place in the city center of Braga, in the form of processions, market, food court, taverns, shows, street entertainment, military camp ...“CAETRA coins”
Coined as a “special” monetary issue, these coins are commonly known as Caetra coins, because they show, on the reverse, a representation of a Caetra (small shield used by the Galactic warriors, from the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula), and on the obverse, the sphinx of Augustus. Introduced through the legions, in the early days of Bracara Augusta, they are The first example of coinage in the Northwest, to circulate to the already inhabitants of Rome and Augustus.
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