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Æ20 - Claudius ΕΠΙ ΜΕΝΕΛΑΟ ΔΗΜΟϹΘΕΝΟΥϹ ΑΙΖΑΝΕΙΤωΝ
| Bronze | 5.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Aezani (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-54 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus standing, left, with eagle and staff.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ƐΠΙ ΜƐΝƐΛΑΟ ΔΗΜΟϹΘƐΝΟΥϹ ΑΙΖΑΝƐΙΤωΝ
Unabridged legend: ἐπὶ Μενελάο(υ) Δημοσθένους Αἰζανειτῶν
Translation: under Menelaos Demosthenes, of the Aezanites
Comment
Magistrate of Menelaos Demosthenes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who ruled from 41 to 54 AD, on one side, and an inscription in Greek on the other side, which translates to "Of the people of Aezani, consecrated to the goddess Aphrodite." This suggests that the coin was issued by the city of Aezani, which was located in the Roman province of Asia, and that it was dedicated to the worship of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
