RPC IV.2, 995 (temporary)

 

Image of specimen #5

 

Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 995 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Ionia
City Chios
Reign Uncertain
Issue Lagos Roman Series IV = Mavrogordato Sub-Period XI g: Without personal name
Dating c. 138–192
Obverse inscription ΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΔΥΟ
Edition δύο Ἀσσάρια
Translation two assaria
Obverse design sphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow
Reverse inscription ΧΙΩΝ
Edition Χίων
Translation of the Chians
Reverse design cantharus (between two ears of corn); all in ivy wreath
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 28 mm
Average weight 10.95 g
Axis 6
Reference Mavrogordato 124α, Cop 1655
Specimens 5 (4 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     P: 3173, ex P 5131 Mavrogordato 124α, pl. II.5 (rev.) = Lagos 472, no. 16, pl. XLII
2 2     G: II, 402, no. 58, pl. 53.11 SNG I, no. 1401 = Lagos 472, no. 15, pl. XLII
3 3     Mu
4 4     Cop: 1655
5 5     ✸ vA 2284 = Lagos 472, no. 34, pl. XLII, reverse without ears of corn