© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ15 ΑΝΤΙΠ ΛΕΠΙ 44 BC - 43 BC
| Bronze | 2.39 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Antipolis (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 43 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#432252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike crowning a trophy.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΝΤΙΠ ΛΕΠΙ
Unabridged legend: Αντίπολις Λέπιδος
Translation: Antipolis Lepidus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of a Roman magistrate, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, as Antipolis was a Greek city that was later absorbed into the Roman Empire.
