Æ21 - Domitian (ΜΑΛΛΩΤΩΝ, ΙΟΥ / ΑΓΑ) (81-96) front Æ21 - Domitian (ΜΑΛΛΩΤΩΝ, ΙΟΥ / ΑΓΑ) (81-96) back
Æ21 - Domitian (ΜΑΛΛΩΤΩΝ, ΙΟΥ / ΑΓΑ) (81-96) photo
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Æ21 - Domitian ΜΑΛΛΩΤΩΝ, ΙΟΥ / ΑΓΑ

 
Bronze 5.65 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Mallus (Cilicia)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
81-96
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.65 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#414328
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cult statue of Athena Magarsis standing facing, holding spear and serpent.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΜΑΛΛΩΤΩΝ
ΙΟΥ
ΑΓΑ

Comment

Magistrate of Iou— Aga—

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian (r. 81-96 AD) on one side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This combination of Roman and Greek imagery reflects the cultural blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the eastern Mediterranean.