Æ29 - Marcus Aurelius ΠΟΜ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥΡ ϚΚϹ (date in pediment)

Issuer Gadara (Syria)
Year 161-180
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.83 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6664
Obverse description Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius with traces of drapery, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝοϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse description Temple with four columns enclosing statue of Zeus seated, left, holding uncertain object (Nike or short filleted staff?) and long sceptre. The date is in pediment.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΠΟΜ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥΡ ϚΚϹ
(Translation: of the Pompeian Gadarans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, G(?), Coele-Syria, 226)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (161-180) - -
Numisquare ID 2919473010
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