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Æ26 - Trajan
| Bronze | 10.96 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-115 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.96 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche, right.
Monogram of TA
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΟΥΛΙΕωΝ ΤωΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕωΝ ΒΞΡ
Comment
- in field, right, ΙΟΥ: 1; - in field, right, ΔΑ: 2, 7; - in field, right, ΤΑ: 3-5
Interesting fact
The Trajan coin from Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Laodicea, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's prosperity and good fortune under Trajan's rule.
