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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ34 - Antonius Pius ΙΑϹΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 23.60 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Iasus (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.60 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sarapis seated, left, wearing kalathos, extending arm (perhaps holding patera?) over Cerberus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΑϹΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ34 Antonius Pius coin from Iasus (Conventus of Alabanda), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Most Roman coins from this time period depict the emperors as clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique representation of the emperor's personal style and fashion choices.