© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ20 - Antoninus Pius ΥΠΑΤΟC Δ ΠΑΤ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟC; Caesarea, Cappadocia
| Bronze | 5.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 131-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mount Argaeus; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΥΠΑΤΟC Δ ΠΑΤ ΠΑΤΡ[ΙΔΟC?]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a goddess, possibly Tyche, the patron deity of Caesarea. This coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the region where it was minted.
