
Ancient Greek coin from Irenopolis, Cilicia with Nude Herakles circa 138-192 AD
Time of the Roman Antonines
Weight: 6.46grams Size: 20.2mm
Obverse: ΕΤΟΥϹ ΘΙΡ laureate-headed and draped bearded bust (Zeus or Chronos?) right
Reverse: ΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ nude Heracles (bearded) reclining on lion skin, left, holding cantharus; before lying on ground, club
Reference: RPC IV.3, 4979 (temporary). Karbach, Eirenopolis 43–45, BMC 1, Cop 147
The Time of the Antonines (138–192 CE) was a golden age of the Roman Empire, characterized by relative internal peace, prosperity, and the rule of four emperors: Antoninus Pius (138–161), Marcus Aurelius (161–180), Lucius Verus (161–169), and Commodus (177–192).
SKU: 4053
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