Bronze Dichalque of Caracalla, Byblus, AD 197 - AD 217. 1992.54.819

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1992.54.819

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 10.2

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 197 - AD 217
  • Denomination: Dichalque
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AY K M AYP CEOYH ANT NINOC CEB
    • Type: Laureate and bearded bust of Caracalla r., wearing paludamentum and cuirass

  • Reverse

    • Legend: IEPAC BYB OY
    • Type: Tetrastyle temple with shell-patterned arcuated lintel containing Astarte being crowned by Nike
    • Deity: Astarte
    • Deity: Nike

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1992.54.819
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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