Æ18 - Commodus ΙΕΡοϹ ΑΓΩΝ ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Αs shaped as Λs)

Issuer Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.78 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#6054
Obverse description Bare head of Commodus, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Α Κ Μ Α Κ(ο) ΑΝΤΩΝ(Ι)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus)
Reverse description Agonistic amphora; beneath, palm-branch
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΙΕΡοϹ ΑΓΩΝ ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: sacred games of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 1448094300
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