RPC IV.2, 2552 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 2552 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cyzicus
Region Mysia
City Cyzicus
Reign Marcus Aurelius
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous': Second half of reign of Marcus Aurelius (»Kyzikos«)
Dating c. 169–175, perhaps until AD 180
Obverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΟϹ
Edition Κύζικος
Translation Cyzicus
Obverse design diademed head of hero Kyzikos (youthful), right
Reverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟ
Edition Κυζικηνῶν νεοκό(ρων)
Translation of the Cyzicenes, neocorate
Reverse design in laurel wreath
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 29 mm
Average weight 13.50 g
Axis 12
Reference H. von Fritze, Nomisma 10 (1917), V 6f
Specimens 2 (1 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ P: 240 SNG 540, authenticity doubtful?
2 2     Stockholm SNG II.3, no. 2025