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Æ20 - Augustus ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ ΜΕΛΙΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ 27 BC - 14 AD
| Leaded bronze | 5.82 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Leaded bronze |
| Weight | 5.82 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing cult statue of Artemis (with supports); below, maeander pattern
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ ΜΕΛΙΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
Translation: Dionysios, son of Apollonios, Meliton, of the Apameans
Comment
Magistrate of Dionysios Meliton, son of Apollonios.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire, and it reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during this time.
