RPC IV.2, 1792 (temporary)

 

Image of specimen #10

 

Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 1792 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Lesbus
City Mytilene
Reign Uncertain
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous'
Dating c. 152–192
Obverse inscription ϹΕΞϹΤοΝ ΗΡΩΑ
Edition Σέξστον ἥρωα
Translation for Sextus Hero
Obverse design draped bust of Sextos (bearded), right
Reverse inscription ΦΛΑ ΝΕΙΚοΜΑΧΙϹ ΜΥΤΙ(ΛΗ)
Edition Φλα(βία) Νεικόμαχις Μυτιλη(ναίων)
Translation Flavia Nikomachis, of the Mytileneans
Reverse design draped bust of Flavia Nikomachis, right
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 24 mm
Average weight 6.34 g
Axis 6, 7
Reference BMC 173, Cop 407, L. Bürchner, ZfN 9 (1882), p. 131
Specimens 12 (8 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     L: BMC 173, pl. XXXIX.12
2 2     P: 267
3 3     P: 268
4 4     Cop: 407
5 5     Mu SNG 778
6 6     NY: 1975.219.4, obverse legend obscure
7 7     V: GR 16971
8 8     C: Leake 6399, Insular Greece, p. 27.11, ex Pembroke 993, authenticity doubtful: cast?
9 9     Mabbott 1450, illustrated, worn, reverse as 'Andromeda'
10 10     ✸ CNG Mail Bid Sale 73 (13/09/2006), 714
11 11     Leipzig SNG 100
12 12     CNG 50 (23/06/1999), 1086