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Æ22 - Commodus Byblos
| Brass | 9.35 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byblus (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-192 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 9.35 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#230530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Isis Pharia standing right, holding billowing sail
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙƐΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ22 - Commodus (Byblos) (177-192) from Byblos (Syria) made of Brass weighing 9.35g, is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that was minted outside of Rome. The Byblos mint was one of the few mints established outside of Rome during the Roman Empire, and it produced coins with unique designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and political influences of the region. This coin, in particular, features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus and an inscription in Greek, highlighting the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time.