Rome Roman provinces Asia Pergamum, Conventus of Nacrasa
Æ20 - Nacrasa (EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ) (50-100) front Æ20 - Nacrasa (EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ) (50-100) back
Æ20 - Nacrasa (EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ) (50-100) photo
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Æ20 - Nacrasa (EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ) (50-100) front Æ20 - Nacrasa (EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ) (50-100) back
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Æ20 - Nacrasa EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ

 
Bronze 4.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 Nacrasa (Conventus of Pergamum)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 50-100
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 4.5 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#301064
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Cult statue of Artemis of Ephesus between two stags; star and crescent to left and right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: EΠΙ CΤΡ ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΝΑΚΡΑCEΙΤ

Translation: "(Strategos) Markos from Nacrasa".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during the Roman Empire.