Hemiassarion - Marcus Aurelius ΤΥΧ ΝΕΑ ΤΡΑΙ ΒΟϹ

€443,668.00
IssuerBostra
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueHemiassarion (0.05)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight1.75 g
Dimensions13.9 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6726 , Spijkerman#19-20 , BMC Greek#10-11 , SNG Copenhagen#140
Obverse descriptionBare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius (lightly bearded - short beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ
(Translation: Aurelius Caesar)
Reverse descriptionTurreted and draped bust of Tyche, right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΥΧ ΝΕΑ ΤΡΑΙ ΒΟϹ
(Translation: Fortune of the New Trajanic Bostra)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID2206906350
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