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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ25 - Marcus Aurelius ΜΕΓΑΡΕωΝ
| Bronze | 9.54 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Megara (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Turreted Homonoia standing, facing, holding patera and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΕΓΑΡΕω[Ν]
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ25 - Marcus Aurelius (ΜΕΓΑΡΕωΝ) (161-180) from Megara (Achaea) made of Bronze weighing 9.54 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome. The fact that it was minted in Megara, a city in ancient Greece, highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.