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Æ16 - Antoninus Pius ΠΕΡΠΕΡΗΝΙΩΝ (?)
| Issuer | Perperene (Conventus of Pergamum) |
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| Year | 138-161 |
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| Diameter | 16 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Antoninus Pius facing right, rendered with characteristic curly hair and short beard in the provincial Greek style. The emperor's effigy is depicted with naturalistic modelling, showing defined facial features consistent with established Antonine portraiture. A Greek imperial titulature legend runs around the periphery of the flan, partially visible despite the irregular striking. The die work, though modest in scale, reflects the local mint's adaptation of the imperial portrait type common to the Pergamene conventus. |
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| Reverse description | A prominent bunch of grapes suspended from a vine branch with leaves, centrally placed within the field. The grape cluster is rendered in relief with individual berries clearly articulated, evoking the agricultural and viticultural character of the Perperene region. Flanking foliage extends to either side, and the ethnic legend of the issuing community encircles the design. The composition is a well-known civic type for this mint, referencing local viticulture as a symbol of civic identity. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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