RPC IV.1, 3426 (temporary)

 

Image of specimen #1

 

Coin type
Volume IV.1
Number 3426 (temporary)
Province Achaea
Region Attica
City Athens
Reign Uncertain
Issue Agora Period VC
Dating 140's or 150's – ca. 175
Obverse inscription
Obverse design bust of Athena, right, with drapery on left shoulder
Reverse inscription ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ
Edition Ἀθηναίων
Translation of the Athenians
Reverse design Athena advancing, right, head, left, extending right arm, carrying shield and transverse spear; to left, olive-tree entwined by serpent
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 24 mm
Average weight 7.39 g
Axis 3, 6
Reference Kroll, Agora 255(1), Svoronos, Athens 85.35
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ C McClean II, 5950 (not illustrated) = Svoronos, Athens 85.35
2 2     B: alter Bestand, reverse legend obscure