Æ21 - Marcus Aurelius COL A A PATR

€2.00
IssuerPatras (Achaea)
Year161-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight5.61 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#8401
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAE M AVREL ANTONINVS AV
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionNude male figure (Genius of Patras) standing, facing, head, left, holding patera over altar, resting left arm on conical box which stands on base
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL A A PATR
(Translation: colony of Augustan Achaia of Patras)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-169)  - -
Catalog ID9833500570
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