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Diassarion - Pseudo-autonomous issue Aiolis, Kyme
| Bronze | 4.99 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyme (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-260 |
| Value | 1 Diassarion |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.99 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#243762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Isis Pelagia standing on a galley ship right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΛΠΛΔΗΦΟΡΟνΝ / KVMAI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted by the city "Strategos Aurelios Elpidephoros Neoteros" in Kyme (Aiolis)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the profile of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Trajan, while the reverse (back) side features a Greek legend and a representation of the goddess Aphrodite. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, which was part of the Roman Empire but had previously been inhabited by Greek colonizers.