RPC IV.2, 542 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 542 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cyzicus
Region Mysia
City Cyzicus
Reign Commodus
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous': First half of reign of Commodus (hero Kyzikos)
Dating c. 180–186
Obverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΟϹ
Obverse design diademed head of hero Kyzikos (youthful), right
Reverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
Reverse design two lighted torches entwined by serpents; between, lighted altar
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 27 mm
Axis 12
Reference H. von Fritze, Nomisma 10 (1917), V 10a
Specimens 1 (1 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ B: (Fox) H. von Fritze, Nomisma 10 (1917), V 10a, pl. III.28 (obv.)