City of Apamea ad Orontes Æ20, -30 – -19
Information
Country
City of Apamea ad Orontes
City of Apamea ad Orontes
Currency
Denarius
(49)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ20
Year
-30 – -19
Ruler
Republic
(-509–-27)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ20 from City of Apamea ad Orontes. Issued from -30 to -19. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Dionysus facing right, wearing ivy crown.
- Reverse
- Thyrsus (ceremonial staff topped with a pine cone) splitting legend (Apamea)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (20 BC - 19 BC) | — | CY 293 - ΓϘΣ | ||
| ND (26 BC - 25 BC) | — | CY 287 - ΖΠΣ | ||
| ND (29 BC - 28 BC) | — | CY 284 - ΔΠΣ | ||
| ND (30 BC - 29 BC) | — | CY 283 - ΓΠΣ |
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