© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ18 - Antonius Pius ΥΛΛΑΡΙΜΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 6.01 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Hyllarima (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.01 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male figure (Helios?) standing in quadriga, right, holding uncertain object (whip or sceptre?).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΥΛΛΑΡΙΜΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare spelling mistake. The word "Hyllarima" is misspelled as "Hyllareimme" on the coin, which has led to much speculation among numismatists about the possible reasons for the error. Some believe that it may have been a deliberate change made by the mint officials, while others think it could have been a simple mistake that went unnoticed during the minting process. Regardless of the reason, this error has made the coin a unique and highly sought-after collector's item.