Bronze Coin of Antoninus Pius, Amisus, 161–180. 1944.100.41335

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 5.28

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 161 - 180
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Antoninus Pius
  • • Dynasty: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Amisus
  • Region: Pontus

• Obverse

  • Legend: ΑΜΙΣΟΥ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΑΣ
  • Type: youthful bust (Marcus Aurelius?)

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΡΒ
  • Type: winged caduceus

References

• Reference: RPC IV, 5329 (temporary)
• Reference: RGA.65

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.41335
• Lot: 1944.100
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States