Diassarion - Domitian (ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ) (81-96) front Diassarion - Domitian (ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ) (81-96) back
Diassarion - Domitian (ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ) (81-96) photo
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Diassarion - Domitian ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ

 
Bronze 9.05 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Cidyessus (Conventus of Synnada)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
81-96
Value
Diassarion (⅕)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.05 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#413733
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In five lines in oak wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ

Comment

Magistrate of Flaviυs Pinarius (high priest).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Domitian (ΕΠΙ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΚΙΔΥΗ) on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "ΚΙΔΥΗ" (Kidyē), which is an ancient Greek word for "tunic" or "garment." This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of payment for goods or services related to clothing or textiles. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Cidyessus (modern-day Synnada) in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey) highlights the extensive trade networks and cultural exchange that existed across the Roman Empire during this time period.