Æ24 - Antoninus Pius ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΝΕΙΚΟΜΗΔΕΙΑϹ (Α shaped as Λ)

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IssuerNicomedia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight8.12 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#6064
Obverse descriptionBare head of Antoninus Pius, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝοϹ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionTurreted Tyche standing, facing, head, left, holding patera and rudder
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ ΝΕΙΚΟΜΗΔΕΙΑϹ (Α shaped as Λ)
(Translation: of the metropolis Nicomedia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID2486388730
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