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Æ20 ΕΠΙ ΑΛΕΞΙΕΡΕΩϹ
| Bronze | 4.41 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sala (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cybele wearing kalathos seated l., holding patera in her r. hand, l. arm resting on tympanum; at her feet, lion.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΑΛΕΞΙΕΡΕΩϹ
Translation: Magistrate Alexandros.
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ20 (ΕΠΙ ΑΛΕΞΙΕΡΕΩϹ) (98-117) from Sala (Conventus of Sardis) made of Bronze weighing 4.41 g, features an image of the Roman Emperor Trajan on one side and a representation of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign (98-117 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Roman Empire.
