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Æ35 - Lucius Verus ΕΠΙ ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΑΜΥΤΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 26.50 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Mytilene (Conventus of Pergamum) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-165 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.50 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
To left, turreted Tyche of Adramyteum standing, right, holding long transverse sceptre; to right, turreted Tyche of Mytilene standing, left, holding Dionysiac herm; both clasping hands.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΑΜΥΤΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ35 - Lucius Verus (ΕΠΙ ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΑΜΥΤΗΝΩΝ) (163-165) from Mytilene (Conventus of Pergamum), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a Greek inscription. The inscription on the coin, "ΕΠΙ ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΑΜΥΤΗΝΩΝ," means "In unity of Mytileneans and Adramyttenes." This inscription highlights the cultural and political ties between the cities of Mytilene and Adramyttium, which were both part of the Roman Empire at the time. The use of Greek language and script on the coin also reflects the cultural influence of Greece on the Roman Empire during this period.