Triassarion - Commodus ΗΓ ΚΑΙΚ ΜΑΤΕΡΝοΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ

Issuer Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior)
Year 177-193
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Triassarion (0.3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.58 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#8356 , Berk#6.10.7.1-2
Obverse description Bust of Emperor Commodus right facing, draped, with lettering.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AY KAI Λ AY KOMOΔOC
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Lucius Aurelius Commodus)
Reverse description Apollo standing right, placing right hand over head, bow over tree trunk entwined by serpent, lettering around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ΗΓ ΚΑΙΚ ΜΑΤΕΡΝοΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: during the governorship of Caecilius Maternus, [Coin] of the Marcianopolitans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-193) - -
Numisquare ID 7618774360
Comments 150 yr Grito De Lares 1868-2018 fantasy commemorative Coin, issued by “The Puerto Rico Mint” in Mansfield, USA. The 2-coin set came with a plastic token and a mint card and were in a plastic sheave.
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