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Ancient Roman Provincial bronze coin of Pergamum in Mysia, issued pseudo-autonomously during the time of Claudius to Nero, AD 41–68.The obverse depicts the draped bust of the Roman Senate facing right, accompanied by the inscription ΘЄON CYNKΛHTON, referring to the divine Senate.The reverse features the draped and turreted bust of Roma facing right, with a lituus before, surrounded by the inscription ΘЄAN PΩMHN.This is an especially interesting Roman Provincial type pairing two important personifications of Roman political identity: the Senate and the goddess Roma.Attribution:
• Region: Mysia
• City: Pergamum
• Ruler: Pseudo-autonomous, time of Claudius to Nero
• Date: AD 41–68
• Denomination: AE15
• Composition: Bronze
• Obverse: ΘЄON CYNKΛHTON; bareheaded and draped bust of the Senate right
• Reverse: ΘЄAN PΩMHN; draped bust of Roma right wearing mural crown, lituus before
• Reference: RPC I 2375; BMC 211
• Weight: 4.2 grams
• Diameter: 15 mm
• Condition: Good Very Fine An attractive and historically interesting small provincial bronze featuring both the Roman Senate and Roma.The coin pictured is the exact coin offered.Authenticity guaranteed.
