Æ24 - Antoninus Pius ΒΞΥ ΟΡΘωϹΙΕωΝ

Issuer Orthosia (Syria Phoenice)
Year 138-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.12 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6212
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΙ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Turreted Astarte standing with foot on prow, facing, holding long cruciform sceptre, raising skirt; to right, Nike standing on column, left, crowning Astarte; in exergue, river-god swimming, right
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΒΞΥ ΟΡΘωϹΙΕωΝ
(Translation: 239, of the Orthosians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-161) - -
Numisquare ID 1420853420
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