Triassarion ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΚΟ ΟΥΑ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΧΙΩΝ

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IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year138-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTriassarion (0.3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight13.22 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#979 , Mavrogordato#113
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated, right, raising forepaw over prow.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΤΡΙΑ
(Translation: three assaria)
Reverse descriptionAmphora between two eight-rayed stars and two groups of one poppy and two ears of corn.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΚΟ ΟΥΑ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: under archon Quintus Valerius Primus, of the Chians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-192)  - -
Catalog ID5585333760
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