Lot 3090

Divus Augustus - AE Dupondius (Rome, struck by Claudius, 15.84 g) - DIVVS AVGVSTVS SC Radiate head of Divus Augustus to left / DIVA AVGVSTA Deified Livia enthroned left, holding wheat ears and long torch (RIC 101, R2 / BM 224) - a.VF / This piece commemorates the placing of Livia's cult statue in the temple of Divus Augustus in Rome, by Claudius, after her deification in AD 42.