Æ29 - Tiberius AVGVSTA MATER PATRIA
| Issuer | Leptis Magna (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Year | 14-37 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | I#849 , MAA#18 , SNG Copenhagen#18 |
| Obverse description | Laureate head of Tiberius right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
IMP CAESAR AV(G) (COS) (Translation: Emperor Caesar Augustus Consul) |
| Reverse description | Livia veiled, seated right, holding patera and sceptre. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
AVGVSTA MATER PATRIA (Translation: Augusta, Mother of the Fatherland) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (14-37) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1804097240 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This Æ29 coin from Leptis Magna, Africa Proconsularis, minted during Tiberius's reign (14-37 AD), illustrates the intricate relationship between Rome and its provinces. As the second Roman Emperor, Tiberius oversaw a period of imperial consolidation. Leptis Magna, a significant port, issued this bronze coinage for local commerce and to