Æ16 - Amyntas Κ (PH), Cremna
| Issuer | Cremna |
|---|---|
| Year | 29 BC - 25 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RPC Online I#3519, SNG France#3, 1483f., SNG von Aulock#982ff. |
| Obverse description | Laureate head of Zeus, right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Winged thunderbolt |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | Κ(ΡΗ) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (29 BC - 28 BC) - Δ (in field); year 4 - ND (28 BC - 27 BC) - Ε (in field); year 5 - ND (27 BC - 26 BC) - Ϛ (in field); year 6 - ND (26 BC - 25 BC) - Z (in field); year 7 - |
| Numisquare ID | 1790702210 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This Æ16 coin was issued by Cremna during the reign of Amyntas, King of Galatia and Pisidia, between 29 BC and 25 BC. Amyntas, a pivotal client king, initially allied with Mark Antony, then shrewdly shifted allegiance to Octavian before Actium. His reign, concluding around