Æ23 - Claudius (ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ; Koinon of Lycia) (41-54) front Æ23 - Claudius (ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ; Koinon of Lycia) (41-54) back
Æ23 - Claudius (ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ; Koinon of Lycia) (41-54) photo
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Æ23 - Claudius ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ; Koinon of Lycia

 
Bronze 7.41 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Koinon of Lycia (Lycia et Pamphylia)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
41-54
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.41 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#397567
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Apollo Patroös standing facing, head left, with branch and bow

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who ruled from 41 to 54 AD, on one side, and an inscription in Greek on the other side, which translates to "Father of the Fatherland, Germanic, Autocrator". This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and that the Koinon of Lycia, a confederation of cities in ancient Lycia (modern-day Turkey), was under Roman rule. The use of Greek language and imagery on the coin also highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during this period of history.