© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Æ28 - Antoninus Pius KOINON MAKEΔONΩN; Koinon of Macedonia
| Bronze | 14.84 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Macedonia (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-161 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.84 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#235185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KOINON MAKEΔONΩN
Translation: Κοινόν Μᾰκεδόνων : "City of the Macedonians".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Antoninus Pius, depicted with a beard, which was not a common representation of him on coins.
