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Æ31 - Marcus Aurelius ΑΠοΛΛΩΝΙΗΤΕΩΝ ΕΝ ΠοΝΤΩ
| Bronze | 17.19 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Apollonia Pontica (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-180 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude Apollo standing, right, head, facing., holding plectrum, resting lyre on column.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΠοΛΛΩΝΙΗΤΕΩΝ ΕΝ ΠοΝΤΩ
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ31 - Marcus Aurelius (ΑΠοΛΛΩΝΙΗΤΕΩΝ ΕΝ ΠοΝΤΩ) (161-180) from Apollonia Pontica (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 17.19 g, is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Apollo on the other, highlighting the cultural and religious influences of the time.