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Æ22 - Marcus Aurelius ΕΠΙ ΜΗΝΟΦΑΝΤοΥ ΙΕΡ ΤΑΒΑΛΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 8.30 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tabala (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.30 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Turreted Cybele seated, left, holding patera over lion, resting arm on tympanum; tympanum decorated with a star.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΜΗΝΟΦΑΝΤοΥ ΙΕΡ ΤΑΒΑΛΕΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Menophantos (hiereus).
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 Sardis, on the other side. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign, which lasted from 147 to 161 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Roman Empire.