© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ20 - Tiberius Portrait facing right; Pegasus
| Bronze | 8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 12-16 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A VATRONIO LABEONE IIVIR
COR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates: A. Vatronius Labeo (duovir); L. Rutilius Placus (duovir)Interesting fact
The Pegasus depicted on the coin is a symbol of Corinth, the city-state that minted it. In ancient Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse that was said to have been born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa. The coin's design featuring Pegasus may have been meant to represent the city's connection to mythology and its rich cultural heritage.
