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Hemiassarion CΙΛΑΝΔEΩΝ EΠΙ ΔΗΜΟΦΙΛΟΥ CΤΡΑΤ ΤΟ Β; Silandus
| Bronze | 5.85 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Silandus (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-235 |
| Value | Hemiassarion (0.05) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cult statue of Kore between growing stalks of poppy and grain
Script: Greek
Lettering: CIΛANΔEΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD), while the reverse (back) side features a Greek inscription and a depiction of the goddess Demeter. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Silandus, which was a city in ancient Lydia (modern-day Turkey) that was successively ruled by various empires, including the Roman Empire.