LYDIA, Sardis. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. Æ 18mm (5.16 gm, 12h). Julius Kleon and Memnon, magistrates.
SEBASTOS KAISA-REWN SA-RDIANWN, Tiberius standing facing left, raising up a kneeling Tyche of Sardis /
[SEBASTH IOU]LIOS KLEWN KAI MEMNWN, Livia as Demeter seated right, holding sceptre and grain ears. RPC I 2991; BMC Lydia 98; SNG Copenhagen 515. Good VF, black patina with earthen encrustation, light scratches.
This coin marks the imperial relief efforts directed to Sardis after a devastating earthquake in 17 AD.
