Acmoneia or Akmonia was an ancient city in Phrygia. It is mentioned by Cicero and was a point on the road between Dorylaeum and Philadelphia.
It struck a series of city issues, as well as semi-autonomous issues during the Roman Empire from the time of Augustus and until the reign of Gallienus.
It struck a series of city issues, as well as semi-autonomous issues during the Roman Empire from the time of Augustus and until the reign of Gallienus.
Modern location:
(1)
Nero
Obverse: laureate bust right wearing aegis, crescent above, winged caduceus below; countermark: Asklepios standing right, holding serpent-encircled staff; NEPWNA CEBACTON AKMONEIC
Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding phiale and long scepter, owl below; CEPOYHNIOY KAΠITΩNOC KAI IOYΛIAC CEOYHPAC EPI AΠX TO Γ
Diameter:
21 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.4 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.4 g
L. Servinius Capito, magistrate, and his wife, Iulia Severa
ex St. Paul Antiques UK Auction
BMC Phrygia 43, SNG Cop 29, RPC I 3176; c/m: Howgego 241 (12 pcs)