Æ28 - Commodus ϹΕ ΑΒΙ (ΗΝωΝ?) Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥ ΑΝϹ

Issuer Abila (Arabia)
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.14 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6516
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙc ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Commodus)
Reverse description Shrine with two columns enclosing statue of turreted Tyche standing, right, holding long sceptre and uncertain object; Tyche is crowned by Nike (on right) and rests foot on swimming river-god; group between two small figures on columns, extending arms
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ϹΕ ΑΒΙΛ(ΗΝωΝ?) Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥ ΑΝϹ
(Translation: of the Seleucian Abilans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, honourable(?), Coele-Syria, 251)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 9413138870
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