Description: Mysia, Pergamon, time of Augstus (27 BC - 14 AD). CEBACTON ΠEΡΓAMHNOI; laureate bust right, capricorn in front / AYTOKPATOPA KAICAPA; tetrastyle temple containing statue of Augustus holding staff.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 4,62 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: RPC 2355; SNG Cop 462

Commentary: rare; mottled green and brown patina on obverse, green patina on reverse, some roughness to obverse, clear temple details

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: 020-07-01-41652