Æ27 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΑ (Αs shaped as Λs)

Issuer Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 138-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.30 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5872
Obverse description Laureate head of Antoninus Pius with traces of aegis, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝοϹ? ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝοϹ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Hadrianus Antoninus)
Reverse description Turreted and draped bust of Nymph Nicaea, right, having quiver at shoulder; to right, bow
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΝΕΙΚΑΙΑ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: Nicaea)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-161) - -
Numisquare ID 8865056780
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