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Æ23 - Antoninus Pius EΠΙ ΙΟV ΚΟΜΟΔΟV ΤΟΠEΙΡEΙΤΩΝ; Topirus
| Copper | 7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Topirus (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nude Heracles seated on rock covered with lion-skin, left, resting right arm on club, resting left arm on rock.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠΙ ΙΟV ΚΟΜΟΔΟV ΤΟΠEΙΡEΙΤΩΝ
Translation: "(Legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae) Julius Commodus (Orfitianus) from Topirus".
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ23 - Antoninus Pius (EΠΙ ΙΟV ΚΟΜΟΔΟV ΤΟΠEΙΡEΙΤΩΝ; Topirus) (154-155) from Topirus (Thracia) made of Copper weighing 7 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a "rare bird" because of its unique combination of features, including its copper material, the emperor's title, and the mint location. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.