| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 129 Price realized: 130 EUR (Approx. 140 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ionia. Smyrna. Tiberius AD 14-37. P. Petronius, proconsul and Hieronymus, strategus. Struck 29-35 AD Bronze Æ 20 mm, 5,22 g [CEBACTH CYNK]ΛHTOC [Ζ]MYΡNAⲰN IEΡONYMOY, diademed and draped bust of Senate right vis-à-vis draped bust of Julia Augusta (Livia) left, wearing stephane / CEBA[CT]O[C] TIBEΡ[IOC EΠI ΠETΡONIOY], statue of Tiberius as pontifex standing facing within tetrastyle temple set on three-tiered base; shield within pediment. Nearly Very Fine RPC I 2469; SNG Copenhagen 1339. The historical tapestry of Tiberius and Livia Drusilla unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome's transition from republic to empire. Tiberius, born into the Claudian family, was intricately linked to the political maneuvers orchestrated by his mother, Livia. His journey took a decisive turn in 4 BC when Emperor Augustus formally adopted him as his heir, securing his place in the imperial lineage. Tiberius distinguished himself in military campaigns, notably in Germania, earning acclaim for his leadership. However, his personal life bore the strain of political obligations. Marriages to Vipsania Agrippina and Julia, Augustus's daughter, carried their own complexities. A period of self-imposed exile in Rhodes marked a turbulent phase for Tiberius, but Augustus's recall in 2 BC set the stage for his eventual ascendancy to the throne in AD 14. As emperor, Tiberius faced challenges, including the controversial "Tribunician Power Trials." The relationship with his mother, Livia, was pivotal. While she played a crucial role in securing his position, tensions emerged during Tiberius's reign, exacerbated by the influence of Sejanus. Tiberius's death in AD 37 remains shrouded in mystery, with Livia passing away in AD 29. Their narrative encapsulates the complexities of power, familial ties, and political intricacies within the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Tiberius's reign, marked by both achievements and controversies, and his dynamic with Livia contribute to the nuanced legacy of this crucial period in Roman history. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
