Sardes Æ16, 198 – 244
Bull left of altars
Information
Country
Sardes
Sardes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ16
Year
198 – 244
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.1
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ16 from Sardes. Issued from 198 to 244. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.1 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of god Zeus facing right, wearing taenia (headband). (Zeus of Lydia.)
- Reverse
- Humped bull standing right. To the right, two altars, each surmounted by a coiled serpent. (Of Sardes.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (198-244) | — |
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