Kings of Bithynia Tetradrachm - Prusias II Kynegos, -182 – -149
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Information
Country
Kings of Bithynia
Kings of Bithynia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-182 – -149
Ruler
Prusias II
(-182–-149)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.8
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Bithynia. Issued from -182 to -149. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.8 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Prusias II to right, with slight beard and wearing winged diadem
- Reverse
- Zeus standing left, half draped, crowning the king’s name with an olive wreath held in his right hand and holding a long scepter in his left. To left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt over monogram (King Prusias II)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (182 BC - 149 BC) | — |
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