RPC IV.2, 215 (temporary)

 

Image of specimen #6

 

Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 215 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Smyrna
Region Aeolis
City Cyme
Reign Uncertain
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous': The Antonines
Dating c. 138–192
Obverse inscription ΟΜΗΡΟϹ
Obverse design Homer seated, right, holding long sceptre and scroll
Reverse inscription (ΚΡΗΘΙϹ) ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ
Reverse design Nymph Krethis standing, left, raising veil and holding transverse reed
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 23 mm
Axis 6, 12
Reference K.A. Esdaile, JHS 22 (1912), 311, IVα, MG 273, no. 224a
Specimens 7 (5 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     L: 1911-12-3-12
2 2     B: (Fox) F. Imhoof-Blumer, JIAN 11 (1908), 152, no. 435, pl. X.8 (rev.)
3 3     B: 1879/306 K.A. Esdaile, JHS 22 (1912), 311, IVα, pl. V.9
4 4     C McClean III, 7915, pl. 273.2
5 5     Coll. Imhoof-Blumer = F. Imhoof-Blumer, JIAN 11 (1908), 152, no. 436 = MG 273, no. 224a
6 6     ✸ P: 158A
7 7     Tübingen SNG 2704