RPC IV.2, 994 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
City Chios 
Region Ionia
Reign Uncertain
Obverse inscription ΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΔΥΟ
Obverse design sphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow
Reverse inscription ΕΠΙ ΑΡ(Χ) ΠΡΕΙΜΟΥ ΔΙϹ ΧΙΩΝ
Reverse design nude hero (Oinopion or Egertios?) standing, facing, wearing wreath, left arm wrapped in chlamys, holding staff; to left at his feet, helmet; (to right, eight-rayed star)

Coin no. 5 of RPC IV.2, 994 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1949-4-11-948, ex private coll. J. Mavrogordato
Reference Lagos 471, no. 11, pl. XLI, overstruck
Diameter 28
Weight 10.17
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1949-0411-948 
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