© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ25 - Maeonia EΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΑΠΦΙΑΝΟΥ Β ΑΡΧ Α ΜΑΙΟΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 8.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Maeonia (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted Roma seated on cuirass and shield, left, holding Nike and sword
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΔΙοΔΩΡοΥ 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 the Roman emperor Lucius Verus, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Artemis. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region where the coin was minted, which was part of the Roman Empire but had previously been inhabited by Greek colonizers.
