Provincial bronze issue of Antoninus Pius (AD 138–161), struck at Iconium in Lycaonia, belonging to the local civic coinage produced by cities of Asia Minor within the monetary framework of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
Iconium (Latin Iconium), located in central Anatolia, held the status of a Roman colony, which is reflected in the reverse legend COL ICO (Colonia Iconiensium). The designation of a city as a colony signified its formal integration into the administrative structure of the empire and the granting of privileges associated with Roman law. The right to produce local bronze coinage formed part of the economic life of such urban communities, serving primarily the needs of regional circulation and everyday transactions.
Roman Provincial
Lycaonia, Iconium, Antoninus Pius (138-161), AE
Obverse: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
Reverse: helmeted head of Athena right
COL ICO
Diameter 19 mm, weight 3.76 g
