Æ29 - Marcus Aurelius ΕΠ ΑΡΧ ΑΙ ΖΩΙΛοΥ ΑϹΙΑΙΟ (sic) ΑΒΥΔ (Ζ shaped as エ)

€2.00
IssuerAbydus (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Year162-165
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.34 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#11267
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Marcus Aurelius (long beard with short curls), right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionNude Zeus standing, facing, head, left, holding patera and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ ΑΡΧ ΑΙ ΖΩΙΛοΥ ΑϹΙΑΙΟΥ(sic) ΑΒΥΔ (Ζ shaped as エ)
(Translation: under archon Aelius Zoilos, asiarch of Asia, of the Abydans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (162-165)  - -
Catalog ID4192691160
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