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Æ19 CΑΛΗΝΩΝ; Sala
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sala (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#307338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cybele on throne, seated left, wearing kalathos, holding patera in her right extended hand, left arm resting on tympanum; at her feet, lion.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CΑΛΗΝΩΝ
Translation: [of] Sala.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a woman, believed to be the goddess Athena, wearing a helmet and holding a spear and a shield. The reverse (back) side of the coin features the image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Roman province of Asia Minor, where the coin was minted. The coin's design and imagery suggest that it was used as a means of payment and trade in the region during the Roman Empire.
