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© Nomos AG
Æ21 - Germanicus Parsley wreath
| Bronze (leaded) | 6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 |
| Composition | Bronze (leaded) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines within parsley wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C MVSSIO PR
ISCO IIVIR
C HEIO POL
LIONE ITER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates: Gaius Heius Pollio (duovir); Gaius Mussius Priscus (duovir)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Germanicus, a prominent Roman general and politician, on one side, and a depiction of a parsley wreath on the other. The parsley wreath was a symbol of Corinth, the city where the coin was minted, and was often used on coins from that region. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a provincial symbol on its reverse, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
