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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ19 - Commodus ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.06 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Callatis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 180-182 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#422391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nude Eros standing, right, crossing legs, resting on inverted torch
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ
Translation: Kallatianon
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ19 - Commodus (ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ) (180-182) from Callatis (Moesia Inferior) made of Bronze weighing 4.06 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial mint mark. The mint mark, "ΚΑΛΛΑΤΙΑΝΩΝ" (Kallatianon), indicates that the coin was minted in the province of Moesia Inferior, specifically in the city of Callatis. This is significant because it shows that the Roman Empire had a decentralized minting system, with provincial mints producing coins that were used locally. This fact provides insight into the economic and administrative structure of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus (180-192 AD).