RPC IV.2, 30 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cyzicus
City Abydus 
Region Troas
Reign Marcus Aurelius
Obverse inscription ΑΥ Κ Λ ΑΥΡΗ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ ΓΕΡΜ
Obverse design laureate-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΑΙΛ ΖΩΙΛΟΥ ΤΟ Β ΑΒΥΔΗΝ
Reverse design in centre, Leander swimming, right; below, fish; above, Eros flying, right, holding torch; to left, rock with helmet, cloak, sword and shield; to right, Hero standing on top of tower, holding lamp

Coin no. 1 of RPC IV.2, 30 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1969-6-8-1
Reference M. Price, NC 1971, 129, no. 15, pl. 25
Diameter 37
Weight 22.25
Axis 12
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1969-0608-1 
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