Hemiassarion - Gaius Caesar (ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; Laodicea ad Lycum) (5 BC) front Hemiassarion - Gaius Caesar (ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; Laodicea ad Lycum) (5 BC) back
Hemiassarion - Gaius Caesar (ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; Laodicea ad Lycum) (5 BC) photo
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Hemiassarion - Gaius Caesar ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; Laodicea ad Lycum 5 BC

5 BC year
Bronze 3.3 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Laodicea ad Lycum (Conventus of Cibyra)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
5 BC
Value
Hemiassarion (0.05)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#292376
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Eagle

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gaius Caesar, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He played a significant role in the Roman Empire's expansion and was known for his military campaigns in Egypt and the East. The coin's design, which includes an image of Gaius Caesar, highlights the influence and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.