Æ28 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)

Issuer Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year 138-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.02 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5874
Obverse description Laureate head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, 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 ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-161) - -
Numisquare ID 8313139390
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