Æ21 - Hadrian ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ

Issuer Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea)
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.31 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#2586A
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, with aegis
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙ(Ϲ) ϹΕΒ(Α)
(Translation: Hadrian Caesar Augustus)
Reverse description Marsyas, naked but for chlamys over lower limbs, reclining left in rocky cave, above which are one or two chests, holding cornucopia in his raised right hand, double flute in left; beneath him, inverted vase from which water flows
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
(Translation: of the Apameans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 1478025900
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