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© British Museum
Æ28- Antoninus Pius LΔ
| Bronze | 13.52 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-141 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.52 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#413549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Isis Pharia standing, right, holding sail and sistrum
Script: Greek
Lettering: LΔ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Antoninus Pius depicted as a young man, rather than the more common depiction of him as an older man with a long beard. This suggests that the coin may have been minted early in his reign, when he was still in his 30s or 40s.