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Æ19 - Sabina ΚΑΛΧΑΔΟΝΙΩΝ
| Bronze | 3.82 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Calchedon (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-137 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod between bow and laurel-branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΛΧΑΔΟΝΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Sabina, the wife of Emperor Hadrian, on the obverse (front side), which is a common feature of coins issued during her reign. However, the reverse (back side) of the coin depicts a unique image of a mythological creature called the "Kalchedon", which is a hybrid creature composed of a lion's body, an eagle's head, and a serpent's tail. This image is a symbol of the city of Calchedon, where the coin was minted, and reflects the city's cultural and mythological heritage.