Emperors on phalerae

[Doc]

I know that there is a blue glass phalerae with the Emperor Drusus (?).

Is there any evidence of cupric alloy or silver phalerae with the emperors image on them.
I know that in B&C 2 there is a mention of cupric alloy phalerae found in Newstead. However, in B&C2, there is a question mark as to wether it is an image (of an emperor ?) or imago.

The reason I am interested in this issue is becuase the Sertorius Festus grave Stela shows a phalerae with a wreath around it. Most (Curle, and the Curator at the Verona museum I spoke to) have described the central phalerae as a medusa or gorgon.

My problem is why would a wreath (laurel ?) be around a Medusa. Would it not make more sense to be around the image of an emperor?

Thus in making a set of phalerae, would it be "accurate" to put the image of an emperor on a chest phalerae. I would choose Claudius since my kit will be mid 1st Century AD.

Any input would be appreciated

Thanks

[maarten]

Paolo

I know of one phalera from Germany with a wreath around it in bronze foil with a bust of an emperor or god in the centre (?). The point is, the head of the bust is missing, but the breast is shown wearing a curas familiair with the curasses worn by the emperors on glass phalerae. I'll see if i can find a picture

Maarten

cohors XV Vol c.R.
classis Augusta germanica
www.paxromana.nl

[Doc]

Thanks for the information. I am looking foward to the pictures.