Mysia, Pergamon, Livia and Julia
Description:
Mysia, Pergamon, Livia (wife of Augustus) and Julia (daughter of Augustus), 10 - 2 BC. ΛΙΒΙΑΝ ΗΡΑΝ CΑΡΙΝΟΣ; draped bust of Livia right / ΙΟΥΛΙΑΝ ΑΦΡΟ∆ΙΤΗΝ; draped bust of Julia right.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,82 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RPC I 2359; SNG Cop 467
Commentary:
rare; attractive green patina, good details with partly legible legends
History:
The first temple dedicated to the imperial cult (the worship of a living emperor) in Asia was built in Pergamon in 29 BC.
Article Number:
038-03-02-41652