RPC IV.2, 573 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 573 (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
Edition Κύζικος
Translation Cyzicus
Obverse design diademed head of hero Kyzikos (youthful), right
Reverse inscription ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
Edition Κυζικηνῶν νεοκό(ρων)
Translation of the Cyzicenes, neocorate
Reverse design circular building with closed gate; on roof, three statues of Demeter carrying torches; building between two large torches entwined by serpents
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 29 mm
Average weight 11.15 g
Axis 12
Reference H. von Fritze, Nomisma 10 (1917), V 24a, GRMK 42, no. 7
Specimens 1 (1 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ P: 241 SNG 534 = GRMK 42, no. 7, pl. III.11 (rev.)