© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Diassarion - Sabina Augusta ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 10.02 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bizya (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-137 |
| Value | Diassarion (⅕) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ares standing left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Sabina Augusta, the empress of Hadrian, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Bizya, after whom the city of Bizya (Thracia) was named. This coin is a unique representation of the blending of Roman and Thracian cultures during the 2nd century AD.
