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The Ancient Coins of Moesia

North-western Thrace, in Roman times equivalent to the province of Moesia inferior, played an important role in the early monetary history. Whereas the Greek settlement in the area goes back to the 7th century BC, it is not until the Classical period that we see the first local coinages. The minting activity of Roman cities in the region, such as Marcianopolis and Nicopolis ad Istrum, falls into the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

Coin of the Month

Pontos Euxeinos on coins

We are still enjoying sunny weather with high temperatures; accordingly, many people spend their summer by the sea. Was the sea also deified in ancient times? How did a polis demonstrate its location by the sea or its particularly close connection to the sea? In provincial coinage coin images were very popular that not only depicted the river gods themselves, but also showed them at the feet of the respective city goddess. But what can be seen on the coins of Tomis?

The Coin of this Month is presented by Ulrike Peter