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 18.80 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6663
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝοϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
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. The date is in pediment.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΠοΜ ΓΑΔΑΡ Ι Α Α Γ Κ ϹΥΡ ΕΚϹ
(Translation: of the Pompeian Gadarans, sacred, inviolable, autonomous, G(?), Coele-Syria, 225)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (161-180) - -
Numisquare ID 9770069730
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