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Antoninianus - Zenobia
| Billon | 3.30 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Palmyrene Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Zenobia (𐡡𐡶𐡦𐡡𐡩) (267-272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-272 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Antoninianus (270-273) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#214596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; at feet, peacock standing left, head right; star in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Zenobia coin is that it features the image of Queen Zenobia, who was a powerful and influential queen of the Palmyrene Empire, known for her military conquests and diplomatic skills. She was one of the few women to have ever been depicted on Roman coins, and her image on this coin is a testament to her significance in history.