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Æ32 - Commodus ΑΔΡ ΑΜΑCΙ ΜΗΤΡ ΝEΩΚ ΠΡ Τ ΠOΝΤ EΤ ΡϞ
190 year| Bronze | 16 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Amasea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#323390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder with right hand and cornucopia in left hand; lettering ending with greek date.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΔΡ ΑΜΑCΙ ΜΗΤΡ ΝEΩΚ ΠΡ Τ ΠOΝΤ
EΤ ΡϞ
Unabridged legend:
Αδρ Αμασια Μητροπολη Νεωκορον Προς Το Ποντυς
Ετ ΡϞ
Translation:
of the city of Amasea, temple guard on the Pontus
year 190
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche, who was the patron deity of the city of Amasea, on the other side. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign and is a rare example of a coin that combines Roman and local themes, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire.