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Æ19 - Antoninus Pius ΤΟΜΙΤΩΝ ΜΗΤΡOΠ
| Bronze | 3.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tomis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#423722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Homonoia standing, left, wearing kalathos, holding patera and cornucopia
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΟΜΙΤΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠ
Comment
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/4395
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/4396
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/4397
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Antoninus Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.
