Æ28 - Marcus Aurelius ϹΕ ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Ι Α Α Γ ΚΟΙ ϹΥ ΕΚϹ

Issuer Abila (Arabia)
Year 161-180
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.88 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6504
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤ(ωΝΕΙΝΟϹ) (ΑΥΓ) (Ϲ may be inverted)
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
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 ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Ι Α Α Γ ΚΟΙ ϹΥ ΕΚϹ
(Translation: of the Seleucian Abilans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, honourable(?), Coele-Syria, 225)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (161-180) - -
Numisquare ID 1692083290
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