Didrachm - Marcus Aurelius Mount Argaeus

€2.00
IssuerCaesarea
Year161-166
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.6 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.3#7019, BMC Greek#172, Syd Malloy#327
Obverse descriptionHead of Marcus Aurelius, right, bare.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝЄΙΝΟС СЄΒ
(Translation: The emperor Antoninus, august)
Reverse descriptionMount Argaeus with trees, a star above; on lower left slope, animal; on lower right slope, a tree.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΥΠΑΤΟС Γ
(Translation: Consul for the third time)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-166)  - -
Catalog ID6377682300
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