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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Drachm - Antonius Pius ΚΛΑΥ ΑΡΙϹΤΕΑϹ ϹΤΡΑΤο
| Silver | 3.33 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Stratonicea (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Panamaros on horseback, right, holding patera, carrying transverse sceptre over shoulder.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΛΑΥ ΑΡΙϹΤΕΑϹ ϹΤΡΑΤο
Comment
Magistrate of Claudius Aristeas
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Antonius Pius (ΚΛΑΥ ΑΡΙϹΤΕΑϹ ϹΤΡΑΤο) (138-161) from Stratonicea (Conventus of Alabanda) made of Silver weighing 3.33 g, is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the reign of Antonius Pius, a Roman Emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and a goddess on the other, which is a common feature of coins from that era. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted in Stratonicea, a city in the Roman province of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), which was known for its rich agricultural land and trade routes. The coin's existence suggests that Stratonicea was an important economic center during the Roman Empire, and its minting process was likely overseen by local officials who were responsible for producing currency for the region.