Augusta (AD 251-253) AE 31 - Trebonianus Gallus

Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 AD. AE31 (21.43g, 6h). Dated CY 233 (252/3 AD). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche seated left on rocks, presenting grain ears to female (Livia?) standing right; at Tycheâ€™s feet, river-god Saros swimming left; Ð„T Î“Î›C (date) in legend. Near VF, green patina, roughness and pitting. Rare. Ex Krizan Coll.

Levante notes that the hairstyle of the female suggests that it is Livia, the wife of Augustus, in whose honor the city was named.

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Filename:	3210358.jpg
City/Mint name:	Augusta
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France -; SNG Levante 1253 = Weber 7510 (same dies); Karbach, Augusta 114 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 321 (2/2014), lot 358 ($140 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	193 KiB
Date added:	Jun 17, 2014
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