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IV.2, 30 (temporary)
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https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/30
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Volume
IV.2
Number
30 (temporary)
Province
Asia
Subprovince
Conventus of Cyzicus
Region
Troas
City
Abydus
Reign
Marcus Aurelius
Person (obv.)
Commodus (Augustus)
Magistrate
Ail. Zoilos (archon for the second time, possibly asiarch)
Issue
Commodus as Marcus Aurelius' co-emperor
Dating
c. 177-179
Obverse inscription
ΑV Κ Λ ΑΥΡΗ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ ΓƐΡΜ
Obverse design
laureate-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, r., seen from rear
Reverse inscription
ƐΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΑΙΛ ΖΩΙΛΟV
ΤΟ
Β ΑΒΥΔΗΝ
Reverse design
in centre, Leander swimming, r.; below, fish; above, Eros flying, r., holding torch; to l., rock with helmet, cloak, sword and shield; to r., Hero standing on top of tower, holding lamp
Metal
Æ
Average diameter
37 mm
Average weight
22.25 g
Axis
12
Reference
M. Price,
NC
1971, 129, no. 15
Specimens
2
Specimens of this coin type
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1
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L: 1969-6-8-1
M. Price,
NC
1971, 129, no. 15, pl. 25
37
22.25
12
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2
Mabbott 1345, illustrated
37
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