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Bronze - Tiberius Pessinus
| Bronze | 6.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Galatia |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 21-23 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#361736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Kybele right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠI ΠΡEIΣKOY MHTHΡ ΘEΩN ΓM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Bronze Tiberius (Pessinus) coin from Koinon of Galatia is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Tiberius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Pessinus on the other. This coin was minted during Tiberius' reign (21-23 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region of Galatia, which was a Roman province in what is now modern-day Turkey. The use of a local goddess on the coin highlights the blending of Roman and regional cultures during this time period.