RPC IV.2, 997 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 997 (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 ΧΙΩΝ
Edition Χίων
Translation of the Chians
Obverse design sphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow
Reverse inscription ΤΕΤΡΑ ΧΑΛΚΟΝ
Edition τετράχαλκον
Translation tetrachalkon
Reverse design bunch of grapes
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 16 mm
Average weight 2.76 g
Axis 5, 6, 12
Reference Mavrogordato 124γ, BMC 110–11
Specimens 12 (6 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type