Æ16 (81-96) front Æ16 (81-96) back
Æ16 (81-96) photo
© Rhuank

Æ

 
Bronze 3.46 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
81-96
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.46 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#381958
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription in four lines within oak wreath; above inscription, eagle.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΘΕΣ
ΣΑΛΟ
ΝΙΚΕ
ΩΝ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ16 (81-96) from Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia) made of Bronze weighing 3.46 g, features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus (180-192 AD) on one side and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the other. This coin was likely minted during Commodus' reign and circulated in the Roman province of Macedonia, which was an important region for trade and commerce during that time.