Æ31 - Antoninus Pius ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Αs shaped as Λs)

€2.00
IssuerNicaea (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.31 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5873
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 descriptionTurreted and veiled Cybele seated, right, on lion advancing, right, holding transverse sceptre, resting arm on tympanum
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ (Αs shaped as Λs)
(Translation: of the Nicaeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID5552436810
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