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Æ30 - Antonius Pius ΗΓΕ ΠΟΜ ΟΥΟΠΕΙϹΚΟΥ ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΟΠΟ
| Bronze | 18.04 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Plotinopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.04 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male deity on horseback, right, holding short sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΓΕ ΠΟΜ ΟΥΟΠΕΙϹΚΟΥ ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΟΠΟ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antonius Pius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, and his coinage reflects this, with images of various gods and goddesses, as well as personifications of virtues and abstract concepts. The coin , which was minted in Plotinopolis (Thracia), shows Antonius Pius wearing a radiate crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his authority and power.