© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ18 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
God Bacchus, standing, facing left, holding cantharus (two-handled drinking cup) and thyrsus (fertility staff).
Script: Latin
Lettering: CORINT
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates: Cn Publilius (duovir); M. Antonius Orestes (duovir)Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the profile of a bearded man, believed to be the Greek god Poseidon, who was revered as the patron deity of Corinth. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a Pegasus, a mythical winged horse, which was a symbol of Corinth's wealth and prosperity. The coin's design reflects the rich cultural and mythological heritage of ancient Corinth, which was an important city-state in ancient Greece.
