Æ28 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙ?ΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)

€2.00
IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.30 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#9896
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Hadrianus Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionTurreted Tyche standing, left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΕΙ?ΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID7630610130
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