Mysia, Pergamon; laureate bust/temple
110,00 €
Description
Mysia, Pergamon, time of Augstus (27 BC – 14 AD). CEBACTON Î EΡΓAMHNOI; laureate bust right, capricorn in front / AYTOKPATOPA KAICAPA; tetrastyle temple containing statue of Augustus holding staff.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,62 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
The first temple dedicated to the imperial cult (the worship of a living emperor) in Asia was built in Pergamon in 29 BC.
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