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Tiberius 14-37. Brass-Sestertius 36 mm 8-10 (unter Augustus) Lugdunum. Head left TI CAESAR AVGVSTI F IMPERAT V / ROM ET AVG Altar of Lyon. RIC 240; good very fine / very fine, fields slightly smoothed, flan crack, two minor scratches on cheek, pressure marks
The altar of Lyon (Ara Romae et Augusti) was consecrated in 12 BC. in honor of Rome and Augustus. It was the religious center of the three provinces of Gaul (Tres Galliae). During the annual council of the provinces games and sacrifices were celebrated, by which the loyalty of the Gallic tribes towards the emperor should be expressed.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Tiberius |
| Reign | 14-37 |
| Denomination | Sestertius |
| Date | 8-10 (unter Augustus) |
| Mint | Lugdunum |
| Material | Brass |
| Condition | good very fine / very fine |
| Supplement | fields slightly smoothed, flan crack, two minor scratches on cheek, pressure marks |
| Catalogue | RIC 240 |
| Catalogue 2 | BMC 572-573 |
| Catalogue 3 | BN 1737-40 |
| Weight | 25.90 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Item Number | 48929 |
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