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Æ21 - Marcus Aurelius ϹΥΡΙ ΚΑΒΙΡΩΝ
| Bronze | 6.94 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Syros (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.94 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heads of Faustina II (on left) and Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (on right, with short beard), facing each other; between, ear of corn; below, bee and star.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ϹΥΡΙ ΚΑΒΙΡΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor and philosopher, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche, who was the patron deity of the city of Syros, on the other side. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign, which lasted from 147 to 161 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Achaea region. The fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 6.94 grams suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions.