Tanagra Æ26 - Antonius Pius, 138 – 161
ΤΑΝΑΓΡΑΙωΝ; Tanagra
Information
Country
Tanagra
Tanagra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ26 - Antonius Pius
Year
138 – 161
Ruler
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius)
(138–161)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ26 - Antonius Pius from Tanagra. Issued from 138 to 161. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, right.
- Reverse
- Shrine with two columns enclosing statue of Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus and long thyrsus; upper half of each column in form of male figure apparently supporting the roof; in exergue, Triton swimming, left, head, right, extending both arms.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (138-161) | — |
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