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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ 32 - Antoninus Pius EΠΙ ΠΟΠΛΙΟV ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤEΩC ΤΡΑΛΙΑΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 16 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Tralles (Conventus of Ephesus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 139-144 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#299903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
To left, Kor (?) standing, right, holding long sceptre; to right, Demeter standing, left, holding ears of corn and poppy over lighted altar and long sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠΙ ΠΟΠΛΙΟV ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤEΩC ΤΡΑΛΙΑΝΩΝ
Translation: "Poplios Grammateus from Tralles".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Antoninus Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.