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Tetrassarion - Commodus ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΗϹ ϹΤΡΑ ΑΝΕΘ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟΠΟΛΕΙ
| Bronze | 16.98 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Tmolus (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-190 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.98 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
To right, turreted Tyche seated, right, with cista mystica on knees; to left, bearded mountain-god Tmolos advancing, right, carrying vine-branch with grapes over shoulder, crowning Tyche.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΗϹ ϹΤΡΑ ΑΝΕΘ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟΠΟΛΕΙ
Comment
Magistrate of Apollonides (strategos.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage issued during his time, including the Tetrassarion, remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.