Tiberius and Divus Augustus; Alexandria, Year 19 = 32/33 AD, Billon Tetradrachm,

Description: Tiberius and Divus Augustus; Alexandria, Year 19 = 32/33 AD, Billon Tetradrachm,(12.64)gm RPC-5094. Obv: [TIBEPIOΣ ΚΑΙΣΑP Σ]ΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ Laureate head of Tiberius r., date LIΘ before neck. Rx: ΘEOΣ - ΣEBAΣTOΣ Radiate head of Divus Augustus one of the best examples. !! It is undoubtedly the best known example of this crazy and elegant genre . Emperor Tiberius, under the guidance of his stepfather Divus Augustus (the deified Augustus), played a role in the administration of Egypt, a vital Roman province. Augustus, who annexed Egypt after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BC, relied on Tiberius to maintain order and secure Rome's grain supply from Egypt. Tiberius, as a trusted lieutenant, ensured the province's stability through capable governance. Their combined efforts reinforced Roman control and integration of Egypt into the empire. Tiberius' later rule continued Augustus' policies, maintaining Egypt's significance within the Roman Empire.

Price: 725 CAD

Location: Windsor, Ontario

End Time: 2024-12-14T04:37:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.34 CAD