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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ19 - Claudius ΕΠΙ ΜΕΛΙΤΩΝΟϹ ΑϹΚΛΗΠΙΑΔΟΥ ΚΑΔΟΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Cadi (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus standing, left, with eagle and scepter
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΜΕΛΙΤΩΝΟϹ ΑϹΚΛΗΠΙΑΔΟΥ ΚΑΔΟΗΝΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Meliton, son of Asklepiados.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who ruled from 41 to 54 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Melito on the other. Melito was a local deity worshipped in the region of Sardis, where the coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that incorporates a local deity, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending of religions that occurred during the Roman Empire.