Æ27 - Commodus ΤΑΝΑΓΡΑΙωΝ

Issuer Tanagra (Achaea)
Year 184-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.74 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#7858
Obverse description Laureate head of Commodus, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ΕΥϹΕΒΗϹ (facing outward)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus Pius)
Reverse description Shrine with two columns enclosing statue of Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus and long thyrsus; upper half of each column in form of male figure apparently supporting the roof; in exergue, Triton swimming, left, head, right, extending both arms
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΤΑΝΑΓΡΑΙωΝ
(Translation: of the Tanagreans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (184-192) - -
Numisquare ID 2503812760
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