Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Athens in Attica in the period 117-161 AD
Under Roman rule
Mint: Athens
Reference: BMC Attica p.93 no.676
Die axis: 06
Obverse Description
Bust of Athena facing right wearing crested helmet
Reverse Description
Athena standing facing left holding spear and shield, around in Greek, {ATHEN ION}
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
117-161 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Place Used
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Deity Depicted
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
6
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.509 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC. Attica p.93 no.676
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1888. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Attica, Megaris, Aegina., 93 Pages
