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Æ21 - Commodus ΕΡΕΤΡΙΕωΝ
| Bronze | 7.41 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Eretria (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-190 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.41 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#404409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped bust with three faces, the middle one female, facing, wearing crown, the outer ones male and bearded.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΡΕΤΡΙΕωΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ21 - Commodus (ΕΡΕΤΡΙΕωΝ) (184-190) from Eretria (Achaea), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a Greek inscription. The inscription on the coin, "ΕΡΕΤΡΙΕωΝ," is a genitive form of the name "Eretria," which indicates that the coin was minted in Eretria, a city in the Roman province of Achaea. This coin is a unique example of the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between the Roman and Greek civilizations during the Roman Empire.