RPC IV.2, 296 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Smyrna
City Smyrna 
Region Ionia
Reign Marcus Aurelius
Obverse inscription ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Λ ΑΥΡ ΚοΜΜοΔοϹ
Obverse design laureate-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ϹΤΡ(Α) Μ ϹΕΛΛΙΟΥ ΟΜΟ ϹΜΥΡ ΝΕΙΚΟΜ
Reverse design to left, turreted Amazon Smyrna advancing, right, carrying doube axe over shoulder; to right, turreted Tyche of Nicomedia standing, left, holding oar; both clasping hands; between, one or two prows

Coin no. 18 of RPC IV.2, 296 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1844-4-25-915
Reference
Diameter 29
Weight 13.65
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1844-0425-915 
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