© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ24 - Valerian ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΩΝ, ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ
| Bronze | 6.80 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-260 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.80 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two fish traps; between, bull standing right; to right of bull, altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΩΝ, ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ
Unabridged legend: Νικαιέων Βυζαντίων ὁμόνοια
Translation: of the Nicaeans and Byzantines in concord
Comment
Alliance with Byzantium
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the Greek word "OMONOIA" (meaning "unity" or "concord") on a coin, which suggests that the coin was issued during a time of political unity or harmony within the Roman Empire.
