Æ22 - Marcus Aurelius (Cyrrhus) (161-180) front Æ22 - Marcus Aurelius (Cyrrhus) (161-180) back
Æ22 - Marcus Aurelius (Cyrrhus) (161-180) photo
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Æ22 - Marcus Aurelius Cyrrhus

 
Bronze 8.33 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyrrhus (Syria)
Caesar
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
161-180
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.33 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#412470
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Zeus Kataibates seated on rock, left, holding thunderbolt over eagle and long sceptre

Script: Greek

Lettering: KATEBATOV KVΡΡHCTΩN

Interesting fact

The Marcus Aurelius coin from Cyrrhus (Syria) is notable for its depiction of the Roman emperor wearing a distinctive "imperial cloak" on the obverse (front side), which was a symbol of his power and authority.