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© British Museum
Æ - Antoninus Pius Aelia Capitolina
| Bronze | 7.44 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Aelia Capitolina (Syria Palaestina) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Turreted bust of Tyche right, wearing calathus.
Lettering: CO AE CA
Translation: CO(lonia) AE(lia) CA(pitolina) : "Jerusalem".
Comment
References: Meshorer, Aelia 21; Rosenberger 11, SNG ANS 600, BMC 6-10.COLONIA AELIA CAPITOLINA was a Roman colony, built under the emperor Hadrian on the site of Jerusalem, which was in ruins following the siege of 70 AD, leading in part to the Bar Kokhba revolt of 132–136 AD. Aelia Capitolina remained the official name of Jerusalem until 638 AD.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ - Antoninus Pius (Aelia Capitolina) (138-161) from Aelia Capitolina (Syria Palaestina) made of Bronze weighing 7.44 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his extensive building projects and military campaigns. This coin, in particular, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Aelia Capitolina, who was revered as a symbol of the city of Aelia Capitolina, now known as Jerusalem. The coin's design and inscriptions provide valuable insight into the cultural and religious practices of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.