Æ23 - Marcus Aurelius ΝΥϹΑ Ϲ ΚοΙ ϹΥΡ Ι ΕΤ ΖΚϹ (Ζ may be shaped as reversed Ζ)

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IssuerNysa-Scythopolis (Syria)
Year161-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.86 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6470
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Lucius Verus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering] ΑΥΡ οΥΗΡο ΑΥΓ
(Translation: [---] Aurelius Verus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionNude Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus over panther and long filleted thyrsus
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΥϹΑ Ϲ ΚοΙ ϹΥΡ Ι ΕΤ ΖΚϹ (Ζ may be shaped as reversed Ζ)
(Translation: Nysa-Scythopolis, of Coele-Syria, sacred, year 227)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-169)  - -
Catalog ID5516220840
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