Æ22 - Antoninus Pius ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ
| Emittent | Prusias ad Hypium (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 138-161 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 22 g |
| Durchmesser | 7.5 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | IV.1#4838 , Recueil#15(1) |
| Aversbeschreibung | Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Greek |
| Averslegende |
ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Helios standing in galloping biga, right. |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende |
ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ (Translation: [Coin] of the Prusians near the Hypios) |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (138-161) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1802580030 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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Historical Context: This Æ22 bronze coin was issued by the city of Prusias ad Hypium in the Roman province of Bithynia and Pontus during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). This era, known as the Pax Romana, was characterized by widespread peace and stability across the Roman Empire. Provincial coinage, like