CVC & Collectables presents a striking Roman provincial AE29 from Romula (Baetica, modern Seville), pairing Tiberius on the obverse with the confronted heads of Germanicus and Drusus on the reverse—an iconic dynastic type from early Imperial Rome.
Coin Highlights:
- Maker: Iulia Romula (Hispalis), Baetica (Seville, Spain) mint
- Date: AD 14–37
- Catalog: RPC Online I 74; ACIP 3361; FAB 2016; NAH 1066; GMI 1040
- Metal: Copper (AE)
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine
- Diameter/Edge: 29 mm (AE29); edge not stated
- Weight: 14.60 grams
- Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius left; legend PERM DIVI AVG COL ROM
- Reverse: Confronted bare heads of Germanicus and Drusus; legend GERMANICVS CAESAR DRUSVS CAESAR
- Type: Roman Provincial bronze (Romula, Baetica)
Emperor History:
- Tiberius reigned AD 14–37, the period assigned to this issue.
- Provincial coinage often reinforced authority through recognizable portraits and family/dynastic references—clearly illustrated by the named Caesars on this reverse.
- These Iberian provincial bronzes remain popular for their regional identity and distinctive imperial-era designs.
Collectibility:
A desirable AE29 (big-module provincial bronze) with one of the most recognizable reverse formats—confronted heads—and certified NGC Choice Fine for easy attribution and confidence.
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