Diassarion - Sabina (ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ) (128-137) front Diassarion - Sabina (ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ) (128-137) back
Diassarion - Sabina (ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ) (128-137) photo
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Diassarion - Sabina ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ

 
Bronze 5.10 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Tiberiopolis (Conventus of Sardis)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
128-137
Value
Diassarion (⅕)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.10 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#412395
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Artemis in short chiton standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with her right hand, holding bow in left; at her feet, stag to right, looking back.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Sabina, who was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband, Emperor Hadrian. She was a patron of the arts and sciences, and her image on this coin reflects her importance in Roman society during her time.