Æ20 (38 BC - 37 BC) front Æ20 (38 BC - 37 BC) back
Æ20 (38 BC - 37 BC) photo
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Æ20 38 BC - 37 BC

 
Bronze 5.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Apamea ad Orontes (Syria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
38 BC - 37 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#145036
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Goddess Victoria walking left, holding wreath and palm branch.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ
EOΣ
ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ

Comment

The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ, (or AE, which means it is made of a base alloy), and with the diameter after it.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a Roman general on horseback, which suggests that it may have been issued to commemorate a military victory or event.