Æ24 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)

€2.00
IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.86 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5870
Obverse descriptionBare head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝοϹ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionAthena standing, left, holding owl (or patera) and spear; (beside, shield)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID4911528280
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