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Æ25 - Traianus ΦΛ ΧΑΛ/ΚΙΔΕꞶΝ ; Chalcidice
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Chalcis ad Belum (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel-wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΦΛ ΧΑΛ
ΚΙΔΕꞶΝ
Α
Translation: Chalcidice
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan (ΦΛ ΧΑΛ/ΚΙΔΕꞶΝ) on one side, and a representation of the goddess Tyche (Χαλcidice) on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Chalcis, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin serves as a symbol of the city's prosperity and good fortune.