Philippi Macedonia - Augustus 27BC - 14AD - AE17

3.98g, 17mm in diameter

Obv: Bust of Augustus right "AVG" behind

Rev: Two priests plowing with oxen.

RPC 1656

The symbology of the plowing scene is representative of the founding of a new colony.   Philippi was the location of Augustus' victory over Brutus and Cassius in 42BC.