Æ18 - Livia Pergamon 10 BC - 2 BC
| Bronze | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pergamum (Conventus of Pergamum) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Livia (Livia Drusilla) (27 BC - 29 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10 BC - 2 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#136847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Julia, as Aphrodite, right
Script: Greek
Lettering: IOYΛIAN AΦΡOΔITHN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Augustus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it is an example of the widespread use of bronze coins during that time period. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the city of Pergamum, which was an important cultural and economic center in ancient Greece, adds to its historical significance.
