Æ29 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.80 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5866
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 descriptionZeus seated, left, holding patera and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID9629417030
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