| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 343 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cilicia. Augusta. Julia Augusta (Livia, mother of Tiberius) AD 22-23. Bronze Æ 18 mm, 4,89 g Draped bust right / AVΓOVCTANΩN, Capricorn left, holding globe; six-rayed star above. Very Fine RPC I 4007; Karbach, Augusta 7; SNG BN 1891; SNG Copenhagen 69; SNG von Aulock 5531-2. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 148 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Cilicia. Augusta. Julia Augusta (Livia, mother of Tiberius) AD 22-23. Bronze Æ 17 mm, 3,25 g Draped bust right / AVΓOVCTANΩN, Capricorn left, holding globe; six-rayed star above. Very Fine RPC I 4007; Karbach, Augusta 7; SNG BN 1891; SNG Copenhagen 69; SNG von Aulock 5531-2. Livia Drusilla, also known as Julia Augusta, was a prominent figure in ancient Rome and the wife of Emperor Augustus. She was born in 58 BC in the Roman Republic and later became a powerful and influential woman during the early Roman Empire. Livia was first married to Tiberius Claudius Nero and had a son, Tiberius, from that union. After her husband's death, she married Octavian, who later became Emperor Augustus, in 38 BC. As Augustus' wife, Livia played a crucial role in his political career, supporting him in his rise to power and participating in various political activities. Livia was known for her intelligence, charm, and political acumen, which earned her respect and admiration. She was deeply involved in the affairs of state, and her opinions were highly valued by Augustus. Livia's reputation in history has been influenced by conflicting accounts, as some sources depict her as manipulative and ambitious, while others praise her as a model Roman matron and advisor. Regardless of these varying portrayals, Livia Drusilla remains a significant figure in Roman history and a symbol of the influential role women could play in ancient Rome. She passed away in AD 29, having lived through a transformative period in Roman history. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 156 Price realized: 120 EUR (Approx. 129 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cilicia. Korykos. Valerian I AD 253-260. Bronze Æ 28 mm, 11,67 g AY K ΠΟ ΛI OYAΛЄPIANOC, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / KΩPYKIΩTΩN AYTONO, Artemis standing front, head to right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; to lower right, stag standing right, head turned back to left. Very Fine McClean 9061; SNG Levante -; SNG Paris -; SNG PFPS -; SNG von Aulock -; RPC X, - (unassigned; ID 60450) var.(obv legend [...ΛΙΚ...]). Valerian, whose full name was Publius Licinius Valerianus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 253 to 260. He came from an aristocratic family and held various important positions in the Roman government before ascending to the throne. Valerian's reign was marked by both successes and challenges. In the early years of his rule, he shared power with his son Gallienus, who was appointed as co-emperor. Together, they attempted to address the various crises facing the Roman Empire, including external invasions, economic difficulties, and internal rebellions. One of the notable events during Valerian's reign was his campaign against the Sassanian Empire (ancient Persia). In AD 260, Valerian led a military expedition into Persia but was defeated and captured by the Sassanian king Shapur I. This marked a humiliating moment in Roman history as Valerian became the first Roman emperor to be captured alive by a foreign enemy. Valerian's captivity had a profound impact on the Roman Empire, causing political instability and further exacerbating the challenges faced by the government. During his captivity, Valerian was subjected to various humiliations and was used as a footstool by the Sassanian king, highlighting the humiliation suffered by the Roman Empire. Valerian's exact fate during captivity remains uncertain, and it is believed that he died in captivity around AD 260, after possibly being skinned as a memorial. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 154 Price realized: 85 EUR (Approx. 92 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cilicia. Kolybrassos. Valerian II, as Caesar AD 256-257. Bronze Æ 29 mm, 10,88 g ΠOY ΛIK KOP OYAΛЄPIANON KAI CЄB, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian II to right, seen from behind; below, eagle with wings spread; to right, IA (mark of value) / KOΛYBPACCЄΩN, Hermes standing front, head to left, holding purse in his right hand and kerykeion in his left. Very Fine SNG Levante 347; SNG Paris -; SNG PFPS -; SNG von Aulock -; Ziegler -. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 125 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ionia. Ephesos. Augustus with Livia 27 BC-AD 14. Aristion, grammateus; Presbon, magistrate Bronze Æ 20 mm, 6,61 g Jugate heads of Augustus, laureate, and Livia, draped, right / ΓΡΑΜΜΑ[ΤΕ]ΥΣ / ΑΡΙΣΤΙΩ[Ν] / EΦ[E] / MENT[Ω]N, Stag standing right; quiver above. Very Fine RPC I 2599. The story of Augustus and Livia Drusilla is marked by political strategy, familial ties, and the establishment of the Roman Empire. Their journey began in the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. Livia, married to Augustus, emerging as a political force, found themselves at the center of Roman affairs. Their paths intersected in 38 BC at a social event, leading to Augustus divorcing his then-wife, Scribonia, to marry Livia. This union not only joined two individuals but also politically aligned Augustus with the influential Claudian family. Livia, pregnant with her son Tiberius from her previous marriage, entered into a partnership that would significantly impact the course of Roman history. Livia's unwavering support during the pivotal Battle of Actium in 31 BC solidified their bond. As Augustus's third wife, Livia bore him a son, Drusus, and became the mother of his designated successor, Tiberius. Her involvement in public affairs and her carefully cultivated image as a symbol of Roman virtue earned her the epithet "Augusta." Livia played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. As Augustus's heir, Tiberius was formally adopted in AD 4, ensuring the continuity of the imperial lineage. Augustus's death in AD 14 marked the transition to Tiberius's rule, with Livia witnessing the early years of his reign until her passing in AD 29. The legacy of Augustus and Livia extends beyond their individual roles; it symbolizes a pivotal era in Roman history, the dawn of the Roman Empire, and the nuanced interplay of personal relationships with the destiny of a burgeoning empire. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 133 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Lydia. Mostene. Claudius with Agrippina Minor AD 41-54. Pedanius, magistrate Bronze Æ 21 mm, 5,91 g [TI K]ΛAYΔ[ION KAICAPA ΘEAN AΓΡIΠΠINAN], jugate draped busts of Claudius, laureate, and Agrippina right / [EΠI ΠEΔANIOY KAICAPEⲰN M]OCTHN[ⲰN], Hero on horseback right, holding labrys. Good Fine RPC I 2461; GRPC 30; SNG Copenhagen 285; SNG von Aulock 3029; BMC 7-8. The historical narrative of Claudius and Agrippina Minor, unfolding in ancient Rome, is a tale of intricate family dynamics, strategic alliances, and the pursuit of power within the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Agrippina, sister of Caligula and daughter of the esteemed Germanicus, entered a strategic marriage with her uncle, Claudius, in AD 49. This union aimed to secure her position and that of her son Nero, born from her previous marriage. Agrippina's influence on Claudius was profound. She played a pivotal role in convincing him to adopt Nero as his heir in AD 53, bypassing Claudius's own son Britannicus. This move ensured the continuity of the imperial lineage. Agrippina, elevated to a prominent position, exercised considerable sway at the imperial court, involving herself in political matters. The death of Claudius in AD 54 marks a crucial turning point. Historical accounts suggest that Agrippina may have played a role in his demise to pave the way for Nero's ascent to the throne, with whispers of poison lingering in the annals of history. The early years of Nero's reign saw Agrippina's continued influence, but tensions eventually emerged between mother and son. The once-powerful Agrippina met a tragic end in AD 59 when Nero, driven by political ambitions and conflicts, ordered her assassination. The Claudius-Agrippina alliance, initially a strategic move, encapsulates the complexity and ruthlessness of Roman imperial politics. Their story unfolds as a captivating saga of familial bonds entangled with power struggles, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of Roman history. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
