RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 84503)

 

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Coin type
Volume VIII
Number — (unassigned; ID 84503)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
Region Ionia
City Chios
Reign Uncertain
Dating Mid-third century
Obverse inscription ΑϹΑΡΙΑ [ΔΥΩ]
Edition ἀσ<σ>άρια δύω
Translation two assaria
Obverse design sphinx seated right, holding bunch of grapes, paw on amphora
Reverse inscription ΧΙΩΝ
Edition Χίων
Translation of the Chians
Reverse design Oinopion standing facing, leaning on staff around which chlamys is wrapped; at his feet, helmet and in field, left and right, star
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 23 mm
Average weight 5.23 g
Axis 11, 12
Reference Mavrogordato —
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)

Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
    Mu: 48. 1498
    ✸ V: GR 18008