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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Æ18 - Tiberius ΑΙΑΚΟϹ
| Bronze | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Aegina (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-35 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#404395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dead man (holding something in hand) standing before Aeacus, who is seated right: between them an object; to right, two figures (one female, one male).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΙΑΚΟϹ
Translation: Aeacus
Comment
Magistrate of Gaius Poppaeus Sabinus (legatus Augusti pro praetore) .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the mythical creature, the Chimera, on the other. The Chimera was a creature from Greek mythology that had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a mythical creature, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.