© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Semis Achilles right; Corinthian helmet; horse right; ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ; monogram below horse
| Bronze | 2.54 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Koinon of Thessaly (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ Assarion |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse prancing right, with front left foot lifted. "OYΛ" monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Νικομάχογ
Translation: Nikomachos
Comment
Magistrate: Ulpius Nikomachos (strategos)Further references: Burrer Em. 1, Series 2, Group 4, 149
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Achilles, a legendary hero of Greek mythology, on one side, and a horse and Corinthian helmet on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency during a time when the legend of Achilles was particularly popular or significant in the region where it was minted. Additionally, the fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 2.54g suggests that it may have been a widely used and accessible form of currency, rather than a rare or commemorative coin.
