Hemiassarion - Commodus ΕΛΑΙΤΩΝ

Issuer Elaea
Year 188-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemiassarion (0.05)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.26 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.2#225, BMC RE#48, SNG Copenhagen#199
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Commodus (long and wide beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΚΟΜΜΟΔΟϹ
Reverse description Draped upper part of Demeter (head assimilated to portrait of Crispina), right, holding poppy and two ears of corn.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΕΛΑΙΤΩΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (188-192) - -
Numisquare ID 8654630640
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