Julia Augusta
Reign
Roman Empire (27 – 14)
Description
Livia Drusilla Augusta, also known as Julia Augusta, B.C. He was born on January 30, 58 and AD. He died on September 28, 29. She was the wife, adviser and sometimes deputy of Emperor Augustus. Livia was one of the most powerful women of the Roman Empire. Livia was first married to Tiberius Claudius Nero and then to Emperor Augustus. Tiberius later became emperor, and his grandson, Claudius, his great-grandson, Caligula, and his great-great-grandson, Nero, were also at the head of the empire. Livia remained her husband's special inner advisor throughout. The imperial couple became a role model for the empire, and despite their wealth and power, they lived quite modestly. Livia Drusilla Augusta had a significant impact on the Roman Empire during her long life, and the imperial couple made her a role model for the empire.
Minting information
Julia Augusta, wife of Emperor Augustus, was the first empress of the Roman Empire. He reigned from 27 to 14 and struck many coins during this time. These coins form one of the most significant chapters in the history of Roman coinage. The main feature of Julia Augusta's coins is that the empress's portrait and name appear on the obverse of the mint. It was the first time that the image of a female ruler appeared on Roman money. The obverse usually features a picture of the emperor Augustus or symbols of his reign. Julia Augusta's coins were in many different formats. They also minted gold, silver and bronze coins. Gold and silver coins were usually of high value and depicted the empress as a goddess. The bronze coins were of lesser value, and the empress was often depicted in simpler clothes. The coins of Julia Augusta played an important role in the formation of the ruling system of the Roman Empire. These coins helped strengthen the empress's position and helped the Romans accept her as ruler. Some of the coins minted during Julia Augusta's minting are: Aureus: A gold coin with the empress's portrait on it and the following inscription: DIVA IVLIA AVGVST[A].Denarius: Silver coin bearing the portrait of the Empress and inscribed: IVLIA AVGVST[A].Sestertius: Bronze coin bearing the portrait of the Empress and inscribed: IVLIA AVGVSTA. Dupondius: Bronze coin with the portrait of the empress and the inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA.As: Bronze coin with the portrait of the empress and the inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA.The most valuable of these coins are the gold and silver coins , which are still highly valued by numismatists today.