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.96 no.693
Die axis: 01

Obverse Description

Bust of Athena facing right wearing crested Corinthian helmet

Reverse Description

Athena standing facing (her head is missing on this coin), she rests a spear on an olive tree on left and a shield on the ground on right. Around in Greek, {ATHEN AION}

Edge Description

Plain

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