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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
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| (copper alloy) | 9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Sardes (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in six lines within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ƐΠI ϹΟΥΛΠ ƐΡΜΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΑΡ Α ΤΟ Β
ΚΟΙ
ΝΟϹ ΑϹΙ
ΑϹ ϹΑΡΔΙ
ΑΝΩΝ ΤΡΙϹ
ΝƐΩΚΟ
ΡΩΝ
Unabridged legend: Ɛπι Ϲουλπ Ɛρμοφιλου ἄρχων αʹ τὸ βʹ. Κοινοϲ αϲιαϲ ϲαρδιανων τριϲ νɛωκορων
Translation: In the time of Soulpikios Hermophilos, chief magistrate. Sardis of the Asian League, third time neokoros.
Comment
Hochard 2045
Magistrate: Soulpikios Hermophilos (first archon for the second time)
The neocorate was a distinction awarded to cities for building temples to the emperors or establishing cults of members of the Imperial family.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Artemis, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.