Æ22 - Antoninus Pius ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ
| Uitgever | Prusias ad Hypium (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 138-161 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 22 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | IV.1#4838 , Recueil#15(1) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Helios standing in galloping biga, right. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
ΠΡΟΥϹΙΕΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ ΥΠΙΩ (Translation: [Coin] of the Prusians near the Hypios) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (138-161) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1802580030 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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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