Athena and Sword | Amisos, Pontos c. 111–90 BC | Bronze Coin in 18k Gold Hadrian this Roman silver denarius commemorates

this Roman silver denarius commemorates the emperor’s consecration among the gods

while the reverse honors Concordia—the personification of harmony and unity between Rome’s army and state

while the reverse presents a lion (sardula) crowned by a crescent—symbols tied to power

On the obverse

Struck under Tiberius after the death of Augustus

Athena and Sword | Amisos, Pontos c. 111–90 BC | Bronze Coin in 18k Gold Hadrian this Roman silver denarius commemoratesStruck in Pontos, c. 11190 BC Set in Solid 18k Gold This powerful bronze coin was struck in Amisos, a coastal city in the ancient region of Pontoslong associated with seafaring, sovereignty, and the fierce myths of the Amazons. The obverse shows the goddess Athena in profile, her helmeted gaze steady and composed. The reverse (image forthcoming) bears a sword in sheatha rare and arresting image that evokes the paradox of concealed strength and