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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Diassarion - Hadrian ΙΕΡΑϹ ΕΠΙΔΑΥΡ[οΥ]; Epidaurus
| Bronze | 8.37 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Epidaurus (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.37 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure standing, right, holding long sceptre and cupping vesse (?).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΕΡΑϹ ΕΠΙΔΑΥΡ[οΥ]
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the Greek goddess Aphrodite on the other. This combination of Roman and Greek imagery reflects the blending of cultures that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece.