Mysia, Pergamon; bust of Senate/bust of Roma
Description:
Mysia, Pergamon, 1st century AD. ΘEON CYNKΛHTON; draped bust of Senate right / ΘEAN PΩMHN; turreted bust of Roma right.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,4 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RPC 2372; SNG von Aulock 1385
Commentary:
bronze surfaces, minor flan crack, small rough area on obverse
History:
Pergamon was briefly the capital of the Roman province of Asia, before the capital was transferred to Ephesus.
Article Number:
020-05-02-41652