© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ15 200 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 2.54 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Istros (Moesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes with leaf. Legend above. ΑΠΩ monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΣΤΡΙ
Interesting fact
The Æ15 coin from Istros (Moesia) features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a stylized depiction of the goddess Diana on the obverse (front side), and a representation of a mythical creature known as a "sphinx" on the reverse (back side). The sphinx was a creature from ancient Greek mythology that had the body of a lion and the head of a human, and was often associated with wisdom and strength. The inclusion of these symbols on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's power and wisdom.
