Æ18 - Antoninus Pius ΑΒΥΔ (last two letters reversed)

€2.00
IssuerAbydus (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Year147-158
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight2.63 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#25
Obverse descriptionBare head of Marcus Aurelius (lightly bearded - short beard), right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΒΗΡΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ
(Translation: Verus Caesar)
Reverse descriptionCult statue of Artemis of Ephesus standing, facing, wearing kalathos, holding branch
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΒΥΔ (last two letters reversed)
(Translation: of the Abydenians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (147-158)  - -
Catalog ID3866057500
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