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Æ29 - Antoninus Pius ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΖEΦVΡΙΩΤΩΝ; Zephyrion
| Bronze | 13.8 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Zephyrium (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#300274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Demos seated, left, holding wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΖEΦVΡΙΩΤΩΝ
Translation: "Hadrianopolis Zephyrion".
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ29 - Antoninus Pius (ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΖEΦVΡΙΩΤΩΝ; Zephyrion) from Zephyrium (Cilicia) made of Bronze weighing 13.8 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a unique combination of Greek and Latin inscriptions. The obverse of the coin features the Greek inscription "ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΖEΦVΡΙΩΤΩΝ" (Adrianopoliton Zephyrion), which means "of Adrianople, Zephyrion," while the reverse features the Latin inscription "ANTONINVS PIVS AVG" (Antoninus Pius Augustus). This combination of languages and scripts is known as "bilingualism" and was a common feature of Roman coins during this period.