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Æ24 - Maeonia EΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΑΠΦΙΑΝΟΥ Β ΑΡΧ Α ΜΑΙΟΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Maeonia (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#294330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cult statue of Kore facing; at left, corn-ear; at right, poppy head
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΑΠΦΙΑΝΟΥ (Β) ΑΡΧ (Α) ΜΑΙΟΝΩΝ
Translation: “Aur Apphianos Athenaios (first archon for the second time, and stephanephoros) from Maeonia”.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Philip II (Aurelian), while the reverse (back) side features a Greek inscription and a representation of the goddess Artemis. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the coin's place in the broader context of the Roman Empire.