Æ24 - Marcus Aurelius (ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ) (164-180) front Æ24 - Marcus Aurelius (ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ) (164-180) back
Æ24 - Marcus Aurelius (ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ) (164-180) photo
© British Museum

Æ24 - Marcus Aurelius ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ

 
Bronze 10.69 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Hyde (Cilicia)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
164-180
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.69 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#417716
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Turreted Cybele seated, left, holding patera; between two lions.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ

Interesting fact

The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ24 - Marcus Aurelius (ΥΔΗϹ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑϹ) (164-180) from Hyde (Cilicia) made of Bronze weighing 10.69 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a significant artifact from the ancient Roman Empire, and its value lies not only in its monetary worth but also in its historical and cultural significance.