Rome Roman provinces Asia Cyzicus, Conventus of Cyzicus
Æ30 - Domitianus (EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus) (81-96) front Æ30 - Domitianus (EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus) (81-96) back
Æ30 - Domitianus (EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus) (81-96) photo
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Æ30 - Domitianus (EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus) (81-96) front Æ30 - Domitianus (EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus) (81-96) back
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Æ30 - Domitianus EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ; Cyzicus

 
Bronze 13 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
 Cyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus)
Emperor
 Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 81-96
Currency
 Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 13 g
Diameter
 30 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#305532
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Demeter standing, left, holding corn-ears and long torch.

Script: Greek

Lettering: EΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛ ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ

Translation:
EΠΙ ΤΙ(-βέριος) ΚΛ(-αύδιος) ΑΓΝΙΟΥ CΤΡΑ(-τηγός) ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ
"Strategos Tiberios Klaudios Hagnias from Cyzicus".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitianus (also known as Domitian) on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Cybele on the other. Cybele was an important deity in ancient Rome, associated with fertility, agriculture, and the protection of cities. The inclusion of her image on this coin suggests that the people of Cyzicus held her in high esteem and sought her blessings for their city.