© Leandro Tavares
© Leandro Tavares
Æ18 - Domitian with countermark "ΠΡY"
| Bronze | 4.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Prusias ad Hypium (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-96 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standing deity, left.
Comment
All coins noted by Howgego with this countermark are from Domitian and are attributed to Prusias or Bithynia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which was a secondary marking added to a coin after it was minted, often to indicate that it had been certified or authenticated by a particular authority. The countermark "ΠΡY" on this coin suggests that it was issued by Prusias ad Hypium, a city in the Roman province of Bithynia and Pontus, and that it was verified or authenticated by a authority with the initials "ΠΡY". This adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to the coin, as it provides insight into the monetary systems and trade practices of the time.