RPC IV.2, 2159 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 2159 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Alabanda
Region Caria
City Aphrodisias
Reign Marcus Aurelius
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous'
Dating c. 178–180
Obverse inscription
Obverse design draped bust of Dionysus (youthful) wearing ivy wreath, right
Reverse inscription ΑΦΡοΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ
Edition Ἀφροδεισιέων
Translation of Aphrodisians
Reverse design eagle standing, facing, head, left, spreading wings
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 16 mm
Average weight 3.14 g
Axis 1, 8
Reference MacDonald type 150
Specimens 5 (3 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     Aphrodisias 170 = MacDonald type 150, pl. XVIII (O205, R383)
2 2     ✸ P: 200A
3 3     P: 210 Wa 2182
4 4     V: GR 33962 J. Hirsch 21 (16/11/1908), coll. Consul Weber, 3100, not illustrated
5 5     SNG vA 2437