© British Museum
© British Museum
Æ26 - Antonius Pius ΤΑΝΑΓΡΑΙωΝ
| Bronze | 11.50 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Tanagra (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.50 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shrine with two columns enclosing statue of Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus and long thyrsus; upper half of each column in form of male figure apparently supporting the roof; in exergue, Triton swimming, left, head, right, extending both arms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΑΝΑΓΡΑΙωΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Antonius Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.