Didrachm - Trajan ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Ϛ

Issuer Caesarea
Year 114-116
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 6.23 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#3046, CRR#208, Metcalf Con#76a, Ganschow I#139a
Obverse description Laureate head of Trajan, right, drapery on left shoulder.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝω ΑΡΙϹΤω ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Optimus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus tribunicia potestate consul VI)
Reverse description Mount Argaeus with grotto at bottom containing cult stone, flanked by two pyramidal objects. At top, second grotto, sometimes with the appearance of a flame. Trees on slope of mountain.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Ϛ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (114-116) - -
Numisquare ID 8069460610
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