Æ37 - Maximinus ΛΕΑΝΔΡΟ (?) ΑΒΥΔΗΝ

Features

Issuer	Abydus (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Emperor	Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	235-238
Composition	Bronze
Weight	22.35 g
Diameter	37 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 490351
References	RPC Online VI# 3933 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Γάϊος Ἰούλιος Οὐῆρος Μαξιμεῖνος

Translation: Emperor Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus

Reverse

Alexander the Great in military dress standing, right, at prow of galley entering a harbour, right, looking back, holding spear and extending his right hand; two soldiers behind him, bust of Athena on acrostolium and another on the one behind; Athena seated, right, on a third galley; to left, herald blowing trumpet on high tower

Lettering: ΛΕΑΝΔΡΟϹ(?) ΑΒΥΔΗΝ

Unabridged legend: Λέανδρος Ἀβυδηνῶν

Translation: Leander, of the Abydenians

Mint

Abydus, Troade, modern-day Nağara, Turkey

Comments

Imhoof-Blumer Nomisma 1910, p. 31, no. 25

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (235-238)

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