Æ32 - Commodus ΑΜΑϹΕΙ Τ ΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΠΡ Τ ΠΟΝΤ ΕΤ ΡΠΘ

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IssuerAmasea (Cappadocia)
Year177-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight20.74 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#5309
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΜ ΑΥΡΗΛ ΚΟΜο ΑΝΤΩΝ ϹΕΒΑ
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionFuneral pyre surmounted by eagle with spreading wings; above, Helios standing in galloping quadriga, facing, head, right, raising right arm; to left, tree
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΜΑϹΕΙ Τ ΜΗΤΡ ΝΕΩΚ ΠΡ Τ ΠΟΝΤ ΕΤ ΡΠΘ
(Translation: of Amasea, the metropolis, neocorate, first city of Pontus, year 189)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (177-192)  - -
Catalog ID4587861330
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