Æ40 - Commodus ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ ΤωΝ ΠΡΟϹ Τω ΠΥΡΑΜω

Issuer Hieropolis-Castabala (Cilicia)
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 29.50 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#5807
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ ΕΥΤΥΧΗϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Commodus Fortunate)
Reverse description Turreted and veiled Tyche standing, right; handing over laurel wreath to emperor (Commodus) standing, left, wearing military dress, holding spear; strapped around emperor, sword in sheath
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ ΤωΝ ΠΡΟϹ Τω ΠΥΡΑΜω
(Translation: of the Hierapolitans near the Pyramus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 8632693800
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