Diassarion - Commodus ΔΑΡΔΑΝΙωΝ

Issuer Dardanus
Year 166-177
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Diassarion (1/5)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 6.76 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.2#17413
Obverse description Bare-headed bust of Commodus (short beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, left, seen from rear.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ [Κ]ΑΙϹΑΡ
Reverse description Zeus in the form of an eagle, facing, spreading wings, abducting nude Ganymede with Phrygian cap and pedum; Ganymede stroking eagle`s head.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΔΑΡΔΑΝΙωΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (166-177) - -
Numisquare ID 3970425360
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