Æ28 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)

€2.00
IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.02 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5874
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 and draped bust of Nymph Nicaea, right, having quiver at shoulder; to right, bow
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Α shaped as Λ)
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID8313139390
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