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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ25 - Marcus Aurelius ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 9.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bizya (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 139-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
River-god reclining, l., head, holding reed, resting on water-urn.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΙΖVΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ25 - Marcus Aurelius (ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ) (139-161) from Bizya (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 9.6 g, is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that was minted outside of Rome. The Bizya mint was one of the few provincial mints that were established by the Roman Empire to produce coins for local circulation. The fact that this coin was minted in Thracia, which is now modern-day Bulgaria, highlights the extensive reach and influence of the Roman Empire at the time.
