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)
