Mysia, Pergamon, Livia with Julia
Description:
Mysia, Pergamon, Augustus for Livia and Julia. Charinos Grammateus, ca 10-2 BC. ΛIBIAN HPAN XAPINOΣ; draped bust of Livia (as Hera) right / IOYΛIAN AΦPOΔITHN; draped bust of Julia (as Aphrodite) right.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4.88 g
Grade:
gF/F
Attribution:
SNG Cop. 467; RPC I 2359
Commentary:
rare; green patina, decent portraits
History:
In order to marry the widow of Agrippa (Julia), Tiberius had to divorce the daughter of Agrippa (Vipsania Agrippina).
Article Number:
014-03-01-44287