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Triassarion - Antonius Pius ΚΟΡΑΚΗϹΙωΤωΝ; Coracesium
| Bronze | 12.37 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Coracesium (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | Triassarion (0.3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.37 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Abduction of Persephone: Hades driving fast quadriga to right, head to left, holding scepter in his left hand and carrying away struggling Persephone, who raises her hands in protest.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΡΑΚΗϹΙωΤωΝ
Interesting fact
The Triassarion coin of Antonius Pius from Coracesium (Cilicia) features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of a province, this coin shows a stylized representation of a korakesion, which is a type of bird of prey. The korakesion was a symbol of the city of Coracesium, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the city's cultural and economic significance during the Roman Empire.