Augustus

Roman Emperors and India

Silver

2 BCE - 14 CE

Rome, Italy

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Ancient Rome

Theme

Trade, Movement and Exchange

Subtheme

Trade Within India

Case Title

Kings of Commerce

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Measurements

Diameter: 19 mm; Weight: 3.55 gm

Accession Number

26818

Description

Under the Roman Emperor Augustus, and his successor Tiberius direct trade between the Roman Empire and India flourished.

Curators Comments

Obv: Laureate head right; CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATERO PATRIAE (part seen)

Rev: Gaius and Lucius Caesar on left and right, standing; CL CAESARES in exergue; AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT (part seen)

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Roman Emperors and India

Necklace with coin of Emperor Tiberius (ruled 14-37 CE)