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Assarion - Antonius Pius ϹΑΟΥΑΤΡΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 5.69 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Savatra (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.69 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena standing, facing, head, left, dropping pebble into voting-ur (?), holding spear; beside, shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ϹΑΟΥΑΤΡΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antonius Pius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. He was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, and his coinage reflects this, with images of gods and goddesses, as well as other symbols of Roman culture and power. The coin's design and imagery would have been carefully chosen to convey the ideals and values of the Roman Empire at the time.