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Diassarion - Germanicus as caesar ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΤΩ ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΩ, ΕΤΟΥϹ ΖΞ; Anazarbus
| Bronze | 15.27 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Anazarbus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 48-49 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.27 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Zeus Olybris in front of mountain with acropolis.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΤΩ ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΩ, ΕΤΟΥϹ ΖΞ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Germanicus, who was a prominent Roman general and statesman, and the adopted son of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time. The coin was minted during his reign as caesar, which was a title given to him by the Roman Senate in 48 AD, and it is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature his image.