Caetra - Bracara Augusta (Braga) ND front Caetra - Bracara Augusta (Braga) ND back
Caetra - Bracara Augusta (Braga) ND photo
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Caetra - Bracara Augusta (Braga) ND

 
Aluminium - -
Description
Location
Portugal
Type
Event tokens › Festival tokens
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#229027
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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