Ascalon Æ23 - Traianus, 117 – 118
Ascalon
Information
Country
Ascalon
Ascalon
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ23 - Traianus
Year
117 – 118
Ruler
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus)
(98–117)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ23 - Traianus from Ascalon. Issued from 117 to 118. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Trajan right. (August)
- Reverse
- Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley, holding sceptre in right hand and aphlaston in left hand; altar in left; in right field, dove over date mark. (Ascalon [117/118 AD])
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-118) | — | (fr) Ashkelon |
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