Æ20 - Antonius Pius (ΑΝΘΕϹΤΙΟϹ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ) (138-161) front Æ20 - Antonius Pius (ΑΝΘΕϹΤΙΟϹ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ) (138-161) back
Æ20 - Antonius Pius (ΑΝΘΕϹΤΙΟϹ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ) (138-161) photo
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Æ20 - Antonius Pius ΑΝΘΕϹΤΙΟϹ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ

 
Bronze 4.98 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Anineta (Conventus of Ephesus)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
138-161
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.98 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411386
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse trotting, left; above horse's back, palm-branch.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΝΘΕϹΤΙΟϹ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ

Comment

Magistrate of Nikanor Anthestios (arch)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Antonius Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.