Thrace, Perinthos, Trajan
Description:
Thrace, Perinthos, Trajan (98 - 117 AD). AY KAI NE TPAIANOΣ ΣEBA ΓΕ; radiate head right / ΠEPINΘIΩN; Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
6,28 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RPC 694; Varbanov 69
Commentary:
dark olive-grey patina, reverse slightly off center
History:
From AD 46 onwards, Perinthos was the capital of the province of Thrace and surpassed in ist importance the neighbouring Byzantion.
Article Number:
023-05-03-44388