Æ15 - Antoninus Pius ( ΑΤΤΑΙΤΩΝ) (138-161) front Æ15 - Antoninus Pius ( ΑΤΤΑΙΤΩΝ) (138-161) back
Æ15 - Antoninus Pius ( ΑΤΤΑΙΤΩΝ) (138-161) photo
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Æ15 - Antoninus Pius ΑΤΤΑΙΤΩΝ

 
Bronze 3.1 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Attaos (Conventus of Pergamum)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
138-161
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#435063
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Zeus standing, facing, head, left, holding thunderbolt (over lighted altar) and long sceptre; to right at his feet, eagle.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΤΤΑΙΤΩΝ

Translation: [Coin] of the Attaeans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Antoninus Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.