Æ28 - Antoninus Pius ΑΜΑϹΤΡΙΑΝΩΝ?

€2.00
IssuerAmastris (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.23 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#9300
Obverse descriptionBare head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝοϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionFemale figure (Artemis, Demeter or Hecate?) standing in biga drawn by horses (bulls or stags?), left, holding uncertain attributes (two torches?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΜΑϹΤΡΙΑΝΩΝ?
(Translation: of the Amastrians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID4493935250
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