Tetradrachm - Prusias II Kynegos Nikomedeia

Issuer Kings of Bithynia
Year 182 BC - 149 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.8 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG von Aulock#251
Obverse description Head of Prusias II to right, with slight beard and wearing winged diadem
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Zeus standing left, half draped, crowning the king’s name with an olive wreath held in his right hand and holding a long scepter in his left. To left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt over monogram
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Prusias II)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (182 BC - 149 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7553924250
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