Dardanus Diassarion - Commodus, 166 – 177
ΔΑΡΔΑΝΙωΝ; Dardanus
Information
Country
Dardanus
Dardanus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Diassarion
Year
166 – 177
Rulers
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
(161–180)
, Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus)
(177–192)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.76
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Diassarion from Dardanus. Issued from 166 to 177. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.76 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed bust of Commodus (short beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, left, seen from rear.
- Reverse
- Zeus in the form of an eagle, facing, spreading wings, abducting nude Ganymede with Phrygian cap and pedum; Ganymede stroking eagle's head.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (166-177) | — |
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