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Triassaria - Julia Maesa Demeter and Persephone; Odessos
| Copper | 6.57 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Odessos (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.57 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Demeter at right, standing left, holding corn ears with right hand and long torch with left hand, facing Persephone at left, standing right, holding long torch with right hand and raising left hand to Demeter shoulder.
Lettering:
OΔH C CEI
TΩN
Translation:
Odesseiton:
"of Odessos".
Comment
Depending on catalogs, Persephone could also hold corn ears while Demeter could hold a patera.Interesting fact
The Triassaria coin featuring Julia Maesa (Demeter and Persephone; Odessos) is notable for its unique design, which depicts the goddesses Demeter and Persephone on one side, and the city's patron deity, Odessos, on the other. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (218-222 AD), who was known for his religious reforms and promotion of the cult of the Roman goddess Cybele, which was associated with the worship of Demeter and Persephone. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the cult's influence in the region of Moesia Inferior, where Odessos was located.
