Tiberius

Roman Emperors and India

coincommerceempireindo-roman tradeportrait

Gold

14-37 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

Weight: 7.59 gm

Accession Number

5682

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; TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS

Rev: Livia as Pax seated right on chair with ornate legs; PONTIF MAXIM