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Æ24 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 8.45 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Magnesia ad Sipylum (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Text, Athena standing left, holding Nike
and spear, resting left hand on shield. ΛY (or AT?)
monogram in left field.
Lettering: MAΓNHTΩN ΣIΠYΛOY
Translation: Magnesia ad Sipylum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the head of the Roman goddess Roma, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, which was part of the Roman Empire but had previously been inhabited by Greek colonizers.
