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Æ18 - Livia ΜΥϹΟΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mysomakedones (Conventus of Ephesus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-29 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing cult statue of Artemis Ephesia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΥϹΟΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus, on one side, and a depiction of the mythical creature, the Mysomakedones, on the other. The Mysomakedones were a race of creatures said to have the body of a lion and the head of a man, and were believed to be fierce warriors. The inclusion of this image on the coin may suggest that the people of Mysomakedones were proud of their mythical heritage and wanted to showcase it on their currency.