RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 22240)

 

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Coin type
Volume VIII
Number — (unassigned; ID 22240)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Ionia
City Chios
Reign Uncertain
Magistrate Aurelius Chrysogonos, son of Epaphroditos (archon)
Dating Mid third century AD
Obverse inscription ΑϹϹΑΡΙΑ ΔΥΩ
Edition δύο Ἀσσάρια
Translation two assaria
Obverse design sphinx seated right, head turned back, paw on prow
Reverse inscription ΕΠ ΑΡ(Χ) ΑΥ ΧΡΥϹΟΓΟΝΟΥ ΧΙΩΝ
Edition ἐπὶ ἄρχ(οντος) Αὐ(ρηλίου) Χρυσογόνου Χίων
Translation under archon Aurelius Chrysogonos, of the Chians
Reverse design Oinopion standing facing, leaning on staff around which chlamys is wrapped; at his feet, helmet
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 22 mm
Average weight 5.30 g
Axis 5, 6
Reference Mavrogordato 141β
Specimens 3 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
    ✸ L: 1841,0730.389 BMC 132
    V: GR 31872
    Bonn: P.14.14