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Assarion - Domitian ЄΠI / BACCOY ΠPЄCBЄY/TOY ЄT / ΔI; Caesarea
| Bronze | 5.90 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Galatia-Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 94-95 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.90 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#155215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EΠI
BACCOY
ΠPECBEY
TOY ET
ΔI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Latin inscriptions. The obverse (front) side of the coin has the Greek inscription "ΕΠΙ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΥ" (EPI DOIMITIANOU), meaning "of Domitian," while the reverse (back) side has the Latin inscription "BACCOY ΠPЄCBЄY/TOY ЄT ΔI," which is an abbreviation of the Latin name of the city of Caesarea, "BACCOY ΠΡΩΤΗ ΚΑΙ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΠΟΛΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΠΠΑΔΟΚΙΩΝ" (BACCOY PRŌTĒ KAI SEBAS TĒ POLIS TŌN KAPPADOKIŌN), meaning "First and August City of the Cappadocians." This combination of languages and scripts is a reflection of the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian (81-96 AD).
