Cicilia, Augusta, Julia Augusta (Livia), AE Hemiassarion, Struck under Hadrian, Dated CY 104 = 123/4 AD – RRR

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Roman Provincial, Cicilia, Augusta, Julia Augusta (Livia), 14-29 AD, AE Hemiassarion (bronze, 5.8g, 19mm),Ā  Struck under Hadrian, Dated CY 104 = 123/4 AD
Obv:Ā  Ī™ĪŸĪ„Ī›Ī™Ī‘ CEĪ’Ī‘CĪ¤Ī—; Draped bust of Livia right
Rev:Ā  Ī‘Ī„Ī“ĪŸĪ„CĪ¤Ī‘ĪĪ©Ī; Draped bust of Livia right / Turreted and veiled Tyche seated right on throne, holding grain ears; half-length figure of river-god Saros swimming right; Ī”P (date)
Ref: RPC III 3319a; cf. CNG EA 538, (10-05-2023) Lot 406 Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF (some deposit otherwise, nicely centered, original find patina)
Note: Julia Augusta, also known as Livia, was an influential figure in Roman history, particularly during the early Roman Empire. She held significant political sway as the wife of Augustus and later as the mother of Tiberius. Julia Augusta (Livia) lived during a period of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire under the rule of her husband, Augustus, and later her son, Tiberius. Cilicia, known for its agricultural richness and strategic location, benefited from Roman governance and infrastructure development during this time.Ā  The obverse features the draped bust of Julia Augusta (Livia) facing right. The portrayal emphasizes her status as a matron and consort of the emperor, with her regal attire symbolizing her prominence and authority. On the reverse, Tyche, the goddess of fortune and prosperity of the city, is depicted seated on a throne, wearing a turreted crown symbolizing city walls. She holds grain ears, symbolizing fertility and abundance, attributes that were important for the prosperity of the region. Beside her, a half-length figure of the river-god Saros, swimming right, symbolizes the local river or water deity, essential for agricultural fertility and commerce in the region. This coin of Julia Augusta (Livia) from Cilicia exemplifies the intersection of Roman imperial authority with local religious and cultural identity. Its imagery and inscriptions convey not only the economic value but also the ideological and political messages aimed at fostering loyalty and integration within the province.

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