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. 28 of RPC IV.2, 296 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. BMC 491
Reference Klose LXXXI, Serie D, 13, pl. 59 (V9, R13) = Franke & Nollé 1992
Diameter 30
Weight 12.99
Axis 6
Note
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