Rome Roman provinces Asia Cibyra, Conventus of Eriza
Æ31 - Commodus (ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ) (180-192) front Æ31 - Commodus (ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ) (180-192) back
Æ31 - Commodus (ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ) (180-192) photo
© Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung
Æ31 - Commodus (ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ) (180-192) front Æ31 - Commodus (ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ) (180-192) back
© Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung

Æ31 - Commodus ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΠΑΡΔΑΛΑ ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ

 
Bronze 15.42 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
 Eriza (Conventus of Cibyra)
Emperor
 Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 180-192
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 15.42 g
Diameter
 31 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#410478
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Apollo-Tyrimnaios on horseback, right, wearing radiate crown, naked but for chlamys, holding double axe.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΡΑ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟ[Υ?] ΠΑΡΔΑΛ[Α?] ΕΡΙΖΗΝΩΝ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage issued during his time, including this particular coin, remain popular among collectors and historians due to their historical significance and artistic value.