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Æ18 - Traianus ΛΑΕΡΤΙΤⲰΝ; Laertes
| Bronze | 5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Laertes (Lycia et Pamphylia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Demeter seated, left, holding ears of corn and poppy-head in her right hand, torch in left (or resting with her left on sceptre)
Lettering: ΛΑΕΡΤΙΤⲰΝ
Translation: "Laertes".
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ18 Traianus (ΛΑΕΡΤΙΤⲰΝ; Laertes) from Laertes (Lycia et Pamphylia), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a mythological figure on one side and a real person on the other. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Trajan, while the reverse (back) side shows Laertes, a character from Greek mythology and the son of Arcesius, who was said to have founded the city of Laertes. This unique combination of a historical figure and a mythological one on a single coin makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.