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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1979,0101.1070
Denomination
tridrachm
(cistophorus)
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Draped bust of Julia, right.
(obverse)
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Julia
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
82
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Asia (Roman Province)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
10.62 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
SNG von Aulock / Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Deutschland: Sammlung von Aulock
(6589)
RPC2 / Roman Provincial Coinage II
(872/2, p/134)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Julia
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Hestia/Vesta
Representation of:
Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Hans von Aulock
Acquisition date
1979
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1979,0101.1070
C&M catalogue number
SNG (SNG von Aulock)
(6589)