© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ25 - Athena C I A DVM; Dyme 39 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 3.58 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Dyme (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39 BC - 36 BC |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C I A DVM
Comment
The correct legend of the obverse is CN OCTA M ANT ARIS II V[IR]. The magistrate M. Antonius Aris. might be M. Antonius Aristocrates, a contemporary of Marc Antony, a native from Argos.
Interesting fact
The coin features a depiction of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, on its obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin features a shield with the letters "C I A DVM" (an abbreviation for "Civitas Dyme") and a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city of Dyme. This coin was minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus (39 BC - 36 BC) and was likely used for everyday transactions in the ancient Greek city of Dyme.