Æ21 - Commodus Β ΜΗΤΡΟ ΠΟΝΤοΥ ΤΟΜΕΩϹ

€2.00
IssuerTomis (Moesia)
Year191-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight5.55 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#4466
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Λ ΑΙ ΑΥΡ ΚΟΜοΔοϹ (first Ο unusual form with dot in centre)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus)
Reverse descriptionDionysus standing, facing, head, right, placing right hand on top of head, resting left arm on tree-trun (?), holding uncertain object (bunch of grapes?) in left hand
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΒ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΠΟΝΤοΥ ΤΟΜΕΩϹ
(Translation: 2, of the metropolis of Pontus, Tomis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (191-192)  - -
Catalog ID1742851950
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