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Æ17 - Augustus and Livia ΑΛΑΒΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΑΙΑ, ΑΝΤ 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 3.20 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Alabanda (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Empress | Livia (Livia Drusilla) (27 BC - 29 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Livia right, wearing pearl necklace; to right, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΑΒΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΑΙΑ, ΑΝΤ
Comment
Magistrate of Aristogenes (hipparchos) and Maia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and his wife Livia, on the other. This coin was minted during their reign, and it's a rare example of a coin that features a Roman empress. Additionally, the coin was minted in Alabanda, which was a small city in ancient Caria, in modern-day Turkey, making it a unique piece of history from a lesser-known region.