Triassarion ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΔΙϹ ΧΙΩΝ

Issuer Chios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year 138-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Triassarion (0.3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.75 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#991 , Mavrogordato#121 , BMC Greek#117 , SNG Copenhagen#1653
Obverse description Sphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΤΡΙΑ
(Translation: three assaria)
Reverse description Amphora between two loops; all in laurel wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΔΙϹ ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: under archon Primus, for the second time, of the Chians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-192) - -
Numisquare ID 3203306160
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