Æ31 - Marcus Aurelius ΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΝΕΙΚοΜΗΔ

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IssuerNicomedia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year161-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.11 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#6078
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with six columns enclosing statue of veiled Demeter standing, left, holding ears of corn and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΝΕΙΚοΜΗΔ
(Translation: of the metropolis, neocorate, Nicomedia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-180)  - -
Catalog ID6573790780
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