Æ22 - Antoninus Pius ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ
| Emisor | Prusias ad Hypium (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Año | 138-161 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | |
| Moneda | Drachm |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 22 g |
| Diámetro | 7.5 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | IV.1#4838 , Recueil#15(1) |
| Descripción del anverso | Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del anverso |
ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus) |
| Descripción del reverso | Helios standing in galloping biga, right. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso |
ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ (Translation: [Coin] of the Prusians near the Hypios) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (138-161) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1802580030 |
| Información adicional |
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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