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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 24107

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:kerux   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 31 buyer responses)
Added on: Mar 9, 2007
Ruler: Commodus (Emperor of Rome)
Region, City:Moesia Inferior, Dionysopolis
Coin: Bronze AE23 (3 Assaria)
KOMOΔOCAVTKAIMAVPH - Bust right
ΔIONYCOΠ-OΛEITΩ-N - Demeter standing left holding long torch & vase from which water flows; Gamma in left field
Mint: (184-190 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis:6.10g / 23mm / -
Rarity:Scarce
References:
  • Seaby 1923
  • Moushmov 87
Acquisition/Sale:
For Sale: This coin is for sale. ($49.00)
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Notes:Mar 9, 07 - Better specimen brought $87.00 at auction:
http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=41631&AucID=16&Lot=1250

DIONYSOPOLIS - Ancient city in Moesia Inferior that flourished in the 4th century BC under Alexander the Great. Later taken by Rome and finally fell to the barbarians.

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