Æ22 - Commodus (ΙΕΡΟϹ ΙϹΕΛ, ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΑΙωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘϘΡ) (177-180) front Æ22 - Commodus (ΙΕΡΟϹ ΙϹΕΛ, ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΑΙωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘϘΡ) (177-180) back
Æ22 - Commodus (ΙΕΡΟϹ ΙϹΕΛ, ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΑΙωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘϘΡ) (177-180) photo
© Cristiano Becker

Æ22 - Commodus ΙΕΡΟϹ ΙϹΕΛ, ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΑΙωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘϘΡ

 
Bronze 7.17 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Anazarbus (Cilicia)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
177-180
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.17 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#428293
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Wreath with inscription in four lines.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΙΕΡΟϹ ΙϹΕΛ
ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΑΙωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘϞΡ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior during his reign. Despite his controversial legacy, coins bearing his image were still widely circulated and remain a popular collector's item among numismatists today.