Æ32 - Marcus Aurelius ΠΟΜ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥΡ ΕΚϹ (date in pediment)

Issuer Gadara (Syria)
Year 161-180
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.91 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6674
Obverse description Emperors Marcus Aurelius (on left) and Lucius Verus (on right) standing, facing each other, clasping hands, both wearing toga
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ
(Translation: Emperors Caesar Antoninus (and) Caesar Verus)
Reverse description Temple with four columns enclosing statue of Zeus seated, left, holding uncertain object (Nike or short filleted staff?) over eagle and long sceptre
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΠΟΜ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥΡ ΕΚϹ (date in pediment)
(Translation: of the Pompeian Gadarans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, G(?), Coele-Syria, 225)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (161-180) - -
Numisquare ID 7414894830
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