Æ31 - Antoninus Pius ΠΟ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥ ΓΚϹ (date in pediment)

Issuer Gadara (Syria)
Year 138-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 20.88 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6659
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ ΕΥϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus Augustus Pius)
Reverse description Temple with four columns enclosing statue of Zeus seated, facing, holding uncertain object (Nike or short filleted staff?) and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΠΟ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥ ΓΚϹ
(Translation: of the Pompeian Gadarans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, honourable(?), Coele-Syria, 223)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-161) - -
Numisquare ID 3260772280
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