Colonia Patricia, Iberia
Augustus 27 BCE–14 CE
Ae Unit 24mm, 7.5g
Obv: PERM CAES AVG; Bare bust left
Rev: COLONIA PATRICIA within laurel wreath
RPC 129; Heiss XLI.3 (var 6)
Colonia Patricia was modern Cordoba, Spain. Traces of occupation go back to 42000 to 35000 BCE, and a settlement is known from at least the 8th century BCE.
It was occupied by the Romans in 206 BCE, and in 46 BCE was renamed to Colonia Patricia. Julius Caesar ended the Roman Civil War with a victory near the city in 45 BCE. Later, Augustus resettled soldiers in the city, hence the legionary references on some of its coins. It eventually grew into the capital of Baetica and a major center.
The famous philosopher Seneca was born in the city, as were his father and his cousin, Lucan. I visited Cordoba in 2019. Below are some photos I took there.
Cordoba is conquered by the Romans
Cordoba becomes the Roman colony of Colonia Patricia
March 17
Julius Caesar narrowly defeats Titus Labienus and Gnaeus Pompeius at the Battle of Munda near Colonia Patricia.
The famous stoic Seneca is born in Colonia Patricia
July 1
The author and his wife visit Cordoba