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Æ29 - Commodus ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑΤΗΓοΥ ΔΙοΦΑΝΤοΥ ΓΑΡΓΑΡΕΩΝ; Gargara
| Bronze | 12.49 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Gargara (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 180-182 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.49 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hump-backed bull standing, right, lowering head.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑΤΗΓοΥ ΔΙοΦΑΝΤοΥ ΓΑΡΓΑΡΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ29 - Commodus (ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑΤΗΓοΥ ΔΙοΦΑΝΤοΥ ΓΑΡΓΑΡΕΩΝ; Gargara) (180-182) from Gargara (Conventus of Adramyteum) made of Bronze weighing 12.49 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a significant artifact from the Roman Empire, and its value lies not only in its monetary worth but also in its historical and cultural significance. The coin's design, which features the image of Commodus, the Roman Emperor from 180 to 192 AD, and the inscription "ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑΤΗΓοΥ ΔΙοΦΑΝΤοΥ ΓΑΡΓΑΡΕΩΝ" (meaning "of the camp prefect of Gargara"), provides a unique glimpse into the political and military history of the Roman Empire during that time period.