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Æ39 - Commodus ΕΠΙ ΕΡ ΜΗΔΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΑΡΧ οΤΡοΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 19.94 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Otrus (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-179 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.94 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche standing, left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΕΡ ΜΗΔΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΑΡΧ οΤΡοΗΝΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Medophilos (archon).
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ39 - Commodus (ΕΠΙ ΕΡ ΜΗΔΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΑΡΧ οΤΡοΗΝΩΝ) (177-179) from Otrus (Conventus of Apamea) made of Bronze weighing 19.94 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, was known for his eccentricities and excesses, and his beard was a notable feature of his appearance. The inclusion of his beard on this coin may have been a deliberate choice to emphasize his authority and masculinity, or it may have been a mistake or accident on the part of the mint officials. Regardless of the reason, it makes this coin a unique and interesting artifact from ancient Rome.