Hierapolis Bambyce Æ23 - Lucius Verus, 161 – 169
Information
Country
Hierapolis Bambyce
Hierapolis Bambyce
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ23 - Lucius Verus
Year
161 – 169
Rulers
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
(161–180)
, Lucius Verus (Lucius Aurelius Verus)
(161–169)
Composition
(copper alloy)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ23 - Lucius Verus from Hierapolis Bambyce. Issued from 161 to 169. Struck in (copper alloy). Measures 23 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Emperor Lucius Verus facing right. (Autocrat Caesar Lucius Aurelius Verus, the venerable (Sebastos).)
- Reverse
- Inscription in three lines within laureal wreath. (God of Syrian Hierapolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (161-169) | — | A (1) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | A with curved crossbar (1) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | AI (11) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | B (2) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | inverted Z (7) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Γ (3) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Δ (4) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Ϛ (6) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Ζ (7) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Η (8) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Θ (9) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Ι (10) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | ΙA (11) | ||
| ND (161-169) | — | Є (5) |
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