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Tetrassarion - Gallienus ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΒΑΡΓΑϹΗΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 10.57 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bargasa (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.57 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor on horseback right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΒΑΡΓΑϹΗΝΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Diodotos (archon)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Diana on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire, as the traditional Roman pantheon of gods and goddesses was being replaced by Christianity as the dominant religion. The fact that this coin still features an image of Diana, a Roman goddess, suggests that the transition was not yet complete, and that there was still a strong connection to the old religions and beliefs.