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Æ15 Artemis Persica
| Bronze | 4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Hierocaesarea (Conventus of Pergamum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-59 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#363403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis facing right, kneeling on back of stag, pulling back its antlers.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙЄΡΟ ΚΑΙСΑ ΡЄωΝ
Comment
Magistrate: Capito (high priest).Additional reference: GRPC #9
Diameter varies: 14-17 mm
Weight varies: 2.5-3.5g
Varieties:
Variety 1
Obverse lettering: ЄΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤΩΝΟC (counter-clockwise)
Reverse lettering: IЄΡO KAICA ΡЄΩN
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Variety 2
Obverse lettering: ЄΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤωΝΟC (counter-clockwise)
Reverse lettering: ΙЄΡΟ ΚΑΙСΑ ΡЄωΝ
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Variety 3
Obverse lettering: ЄΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤωΝΟC (clockwise)
Reverse lettering: ΙЄΡΟ ΚΑΙСΑ ΡЄωΝ
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Variety 4
Obverse lettering: ЄΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤΩΝΟC (counter-clockwise)
Reverse lettering: ΙЄΡΟ ΚΑΙСΑ ΡЄωΝ
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, on one side, and a Persian king on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Claudius (54-59 AD) and was used in the Roman province of Asia Minor. The coin's design reflects the cultural exchange and blending of Greek and Persian influences that occurred during this time period.
