RPC IV.2, 2648 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 2648 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Lesbus
City Mytilene
Reign Uncertain
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous': The Antonines
Dating c. 138–192
Obverse inscription ΛΕϹΒΩΝΑΞ ΗΡΩϹ ΝΕοϹ
Edition Λεσβῶναξ ἥρως νέος
Translation Lesbonax, new Hero
Obverse design draped bust of Lesbonax (youthful) wearing ivy wreath, right
Reverse inscription ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ
Edition Μυτιληναίων
Translation of the Mytileneans
Reverse design bearded male figure (Potamon?) standing, right, holding small uncertain object and long sceptre
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 26 mm
Average weight 8.24 g
Axis 12
Reference F. Bürchner, ZfN 9 (1882), p. 129
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ P: 278
2 2     NY: 1944.100.44571