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Æ29 - Commodus ΗΓ ΚΑΙ CEΡΟVΙΛΙΑΝΟV ΑΓΧΙΑΛEΩΝ; Legatus Augusti Caecilius Servilianus
| Bronze | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Anchialus (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-192 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monumental city gate: wall section with closed gate between two towers; upper wall decorated with gallery of arches.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΓ ΚΑΙ CEΡΟVΙΛΙΑΝΟV ΑΓΧΙΑΛEΩΝ
Translation: "The legate of August Caecilius Servilianus from Anchialus".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Latin inscriptions. The obverse (front) side of the coin has the Greek inscription "ΗΓ ΚΑΙ CEΡΟVΙΛΙΑΝΟV ΑΓΧΙΑΛEΩΝ" (Hēgemon kai Kerovilianos Aghialeōn), which means "Commander and Kerovilianos, leader of the Aghiae" (Aghiae being a tribe in Thracia). The reverse (back) side of the coin has the Latin inscription "LEGATUS AUGUSTI CAECILIUS SERVILIANUS" (Legate of the Emperor Caecilius Servilianus), indicating that the coin was issued by a Roman legate named Caecilius Servilianus. This blend of Greek and Latin languages reflects the cultural diversity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus (180-192 AD).
