Æ26 - Marcus Aurelius ΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΝΕΙΚοΜΗΔΕΙΑϹ

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IssuerNicomedia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year161-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.36 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#25241
Obverse descriptionBare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝοϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing, facing, head, right, spreading wings, fighting serpent coiled around it; below, galey
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΝΕΙΚοΜΗΔΕΙΑϹ
(Translation: of the metropolis, neocorate, Nicomedia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-180)  - -
Catalog ID4972131910
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