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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ13 Bull between altars
| (copper alloy) | 2.2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sardes (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-244 |
| Composition | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Humped bull standing right, between two altars, each surmounted by a coiled serpent.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EΠI ΡOY
CAΡΔIA
NΩN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrate: RoufosInteresting fact
The Bull between Altars coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) to commemorate the Roman victory over the Parthian Empire. The coin's design features a bull standing between two altars, symbolizing the strength and power of the Roman Empire.
