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Æ20 - Trajan ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΜΑΤΡΟΠΟΛ
| Bronze | 5.57 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Heraclea Pontica (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-116 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted bust of Athena, right, wearing aegis.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΜΑΤΡΟΠΟΛ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ20 - Trajan (ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΜΑΤΡΟΠΟΛ) (114-116) from Heraclea Pontica (Bithynia and Pontus) made of Bronze weighing 5.57 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial mint mark. The mint mark, ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ ΜΑΤΡΟΠΟΛ, indicates that the coin was minted in the city of Heraclea Pontica, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the Roman province of Bithynia and Pontus. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians who study the Roman Empire's monetary system and provincial administration.