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Dupondius - Tiberius THAPSVM IVN AVG
| Issuer | Thapsus (Africa Proconsularis) |
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| Year | 16-21 |
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| Diameter | 27 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of the emperor Tiberius facing right, rendered in a stern, naturalistic portrait style typical of early Imperial provincial coinage. The effigy displays close-cropped hair with short locks swept forward over the brow, characteristic of Julio-Claudian portraiture. The legend is disposed around the periphery of the flan, partially visible due to the irregular striking of the coin. The portrait is boldly modelled in high relief, projecting strongly from the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | TI CAE DIVI AVG F AVG IMP VII (Translation: Tiberius Caesar, son of the divine Augustus, Augustus, commander for the seventh time) |
| Reverse description | Veiled bust of Livia, assimilated to Juno Augusta, facing left, draped and wearing a veil over the head, rendered in a dignified and restrained provincial style. The drapery folds are summarily indicated, consistent with the hammered technique of local African mint production. The surrounding legend identifies the issuing city and the divine epithet. The portrait echoes Augustan-era representations of Livia in her role as consort and later deified figure, her features idealized yet recognizable. |
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