Rome Roman provinces Moesia Inferior Dionysopolis
Æ (Dionysopolis, Moesia) (100-200) front Æ (Dionysopolis, Moesia) (100-200) back
Æ (Dionysopolis, Moesia) (100-200) photo
© Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung
Æ (Dionysopolis, Moesia) (100-200) front Æ (Dionysopolis, Moesia) (100-200) back
© Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung

Æ Dionysopolis, Moesia

 
Bronze 4.36 g 20.2 mm
Description
Issuer
 Dionysopolis (Moesia Inferior)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 100-200
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 4.36 g
Diameter
 20.2 mm
Thickness
 1.1 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-06
References
Numista
 N#158132
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Legend within wreath of corn ears.

Lettering:
ΔIONY
COΠO
ΛITΩ
N

Translation: "For the city of Dionysopolis".

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features an image of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, which is fitting given the city's name, Dionysopolis, which means "city of Dionysus."