Æ37 - Maximinus ΛΕΑΝΔΡΟ (?) ΑΒΥΔΗΝ

€2.00
IssuerAbydus (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Year235-238
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight22.35 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#3933
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus)
Reverse descriptionAlexander the Great in military dress standing, right, at prow of galley entering a harbour, right, looking back, holding spear and extending his right hand; two soldiers behind him, bust of Athena on acrostolium and another on the one behind; Athena seated, right, on a third galley; to left, herald blowing trumpet on high tower
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΛΕΑΝΔΡΟϹ(?) ΑΒΥΔΗΝ
(Translation: Leander, of the Abydenians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (235-238)  - -
Catalog ID3209899560
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