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Æ15 ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 2.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hierocaesarea (Conventus of Pergamum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-150 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#395864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nude child standing left
Lettering: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ
Comment
Zeus is sometimes described as holding a patera without this being really visible.
Although the majority of copies of this type are of poor quality, the engraving style of the right hand could rather show an empty "V" shaped hand, as found on various pieces of Greek workshops.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Hierocaesarea, and her image on the coin highlights the city's cultural and religious significance during the Roman period.
