Æ27 - Antoninus Pius ΤΟΝ ΚΤΙϹΤΗΝ ΝΙΚΑΙΕΙϹ

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IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight10.44 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5892
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ?
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionNude Heracles (bearded) standing, facing, resting left arm on club which stands on rock, holding lion skin
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΤΟΝ ΚΤΙϹΤΗΝ ΝΙΚΑΙΕΙϹ
(Translation: the Nicaeans (honour) the founder)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID8754343570
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