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Hemiassarion - Domitian ΦΛΑΥΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΖΙ
| Bronze | 4.02 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Flaviopolis (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 89-90 |
| Value | Hemiassarion (0.05) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche standing, left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΛΑΥΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ ΖΙ
Interesting fact
The Hemiassarion coin , which was issued during the reign of Domitian (89-90 AD), features an image of the Roman emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Flaviopolis, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin serves as a symbol of the city's prosperity and good fortune.