Hexassarion - Commodus ΦΙΛΙΠ Τ Κ ΠΕΛΛΑΙωΝ Π ΝΥΜ Κ ϹΥΡΙ ΕΤΟ ϚΜϹ

Issuer Pella (Syria)
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hexassarion (0.6)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.53 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#5037 , Spijkerman#9
Obverse description Laureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥ Κ Μ ΚΟΜΜΟΔΟϹ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Commodus Antoninus)
Reverse description Temple with six columns enclosing statue, facing; temple on platform of six or seven pillars, resting on top of mountain; below, balustrade with columns and gateways.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΦΙΛΙΠ Τ Κ ΠΕΛΛΑΙωΝ Π ΝΥΜ Κ ϹΥΡΙ ΕΤΟ ϚΜϹ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Philippeans, also called Pellans, near the Nymphaion, of Coele-Syria, of year 246)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 5792958260
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