RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 20142)

 

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Coin type
Volume VIII
Number — (unassigned; ID 20142)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Ionia
City Chios
Reign Uncertain
Magistrate Aurelius Chrysogonos, son of Epaphroditos (archon)
Dating Mid-third century
Obverse inscription ΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΤΡΙΑ
Edition ἀσσάρια τρία
Translation three assaria
Obverse design sphinx seated right, paw on prow; star in exergue
Reverse inscription ΕΠ ΑΡ(Χ) ΑΥ ΧΡΥϹΟΓΟΝΟΥ ΧΙΩΝ
Edition ἐπ(ὶ) ἄρχ(οντος) Αὐ(ρηλίου) Χρυσογόνου Χίων
Translation under archon Aurelius Chrysogonos, of the Chians
Reverse design amphora between a set of two ears of corn and poppy on each side
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 26 mm
Average weight 7.75 g
Axis 6
Reference Mavrogordato —
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
    ✸ Mu
    O: Milne