Triassarion ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΔΙϹ ΧΙΩΝ

€1.00
IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year138-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTriassarion (0.3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight13.75 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#991 , Mavrogordato#121 , BMC Greek#117 , SNG Copenhagen#1653
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΤΡΙΑ
(Translation: three assaria)
Reverse descriptionAmphora between two loops; all in laurel wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΔΙϹ ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: under archon Primus, for the second time, of the Chians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-192)  - -
Catalog ID3203306160
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