© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Hemiassarion - Commodus ΕΛΑΙΤΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.26 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Elaea (Conventus of Pergamum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-192 |
| Value | Hemiassarion (0.05) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped upper part of Demeter (head assimilated to portrait of Crispina), right, holding poppy and two ears of corn.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΑΙΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture, and it reflects the blending of cultures that occurred during this period.