© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ33 - Commodus ΕΠΙ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΤΒ Ι ϹΤΕΦ ΒΑΓΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 23.97 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Bagis (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-180 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.97 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche standing, facing, head, left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΤΒ Ι ϹΤΕΦ ΒΑΓΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ33 - Commodus (ΕΠΙ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΤΒ Ι ϹΤΕΦ ΒΑΓΗΝΩΝ) (178-180) from Bagis (Conventus of Sardis) made of Bronze weighing 23.97 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a reverse design that is not a depiction of a deity or a personification of a concept, but rather a realistic representation of a building, in this case, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. This coin is considered a unique survival from the Roman Empire, as most coins from this time period feature more traditional designs.