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Pentassarion - Orbiana ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia
| Bronze | 21.18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Carallia (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-227 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male figure standing nude, facing, head left, holding short sceptr (?), cloak and raising hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ
Comment
Watson 201
Interesting fact
The Pentassarion - Orbiana coin features an image of the goddess Athena on its obverse side, which is quite unusual for coins of that time period. Athena was not typically depicted on coins in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD, so this coin stands out as a unique example of cultural exchange and influence between different regions and deities.