EBORA (Evora, Portugal). Ace. (Ae. 9.63g/26mm). 27 BC-AD 14 (FAB-901). Obv: Head of Augustus to the left, around legend: PERM CAES AVG P M. Rev: Legend in four lines: LIBERALITATIS IVLIAE EBOR, inside laurel. Good Very Fine. Scarce like that.
Esteban Collantes, who minted this mint, cites aces and dupondios in the time of Octavio. They both share the same legend on the obverse where they make it clear that they mint with permission from the Emperor. This type of legend can be found in other coinages such as those of Colonia Patricia or Ivlia Tradvcta, although the letters PM, referring to Octavio's Pontificate, take us to later dates, around the year 12 BC. Prior to these coinages, some series were issued in copper with the Latin name of Aipora, 2nd century BC, considered by many as the predecessor of the Ebora restored by Augustus.
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