Caesarea Didrachm - Marcus Aurelius, 161 – 166
Mount Argaeus
Information
Country
Caesarea
Caesarea
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
161 – 166
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
(161–180)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.6
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Caesarea. Issued from 161 to 166. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.6 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Marcus Aurelius, right, bare. (The emperor Antoninus, august)
- Reverse
- Mount Argaeus with trees, a star above; on lower left slope, animal; on lower right slope, a tree. (Consul for the third time)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (161-166) | — |
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