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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Æ31 - Antonius Pius ΑΝΔΡΙωΝ
| Bronze | 15.07 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Andros (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.07 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysus (youthful) standing, left, holding cantharus over bearded head of Silenus/Bacchic mas (?) and long thyrsus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΝΔΡΙωΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ31 - Antonius Pius (ΑΝΔΡΙωΝ) (138-161) from Andros (Achaea) made of Bronze weighing 15.07 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Antonius Pius, a Roman Emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted in Andros, a small island in the Aegean Sea, which was a significant cultural and economic center during the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of Antonius Pius on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region and the influence of Roman culture on the local population.