© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ17 ΕΡΜΟϹ; countermark
| Bronze | 2.17 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Magnesia ad Sipylum (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-300 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Homonoia (?) standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΡΜΟϹ
Translation: Magnesia ad Sipylum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is the letters "ΕΡΜΟϹ" (ERMOS), which is an abbreviation for the Greek phrase "Ελληνική Ρυθμιστική Μονάδα Σμυρνης" (Hellenic Standard Unit of Smyrna). This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the City of Magnesia ad Sipylum, which was a member of the Hellenic League and used the ERMOS standard for its currency.
