© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ17 - Sabina ΤΗΝΙΩΝ
| Bronze | 3.17 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | Tenus (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#404400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus in right hand, left resting on thyrsus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΗΝΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Sabina, who was known for her beauty and her support of the arts. She was the wife of Emperor Hadrian and was celebrated for her intelligence and her influence on her husband's policies. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Sabina on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other, reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire during her reign.