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Hemiobol - Antonius Pius ΗΜΙΟΒΕΛΙΝ
| Bronze | 6.60 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Aegium (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-161 |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.60 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#404413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude Boy Zeus advancing, right, on line, brandishing thunderbolt, holding eagle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΜΙΟΒΕΛΙΝ
Comment
'Pseudo-autonomous': Hadrian to Antoninus Pius
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin of Antonius Pius from Aegium (Achaea) features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the Roman Empire's dominance and authority.