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Æ23 - Hadrian ΚΕϹΤΡΗΝωΝ, Cestrus
| Issuer | Cestrus |
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| Year | 117-138 |
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| Diameter | 23 mm |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped bust of Lucius Aelius Caesar facing right, with finely rendered hair and laurel wreath. The legend runs around the periphery in Greek characters. The portrait displays the characteristic style of Antonine provincial coinage, with naturalistic facial features and bold relief typical of Cilician mint production. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΛΟΥ ΑΙΛΙΟΝ ΚΑΙϹ (Translation: Lucius Aelius Caesar) |
| Reverse description | Eagle standing facing on a decorative base or altar, head turned to the left, wings spread in heraldic display. The ethnic legend of the Cestreni encircles the type in Greek script. The eagle type is a common symbol of imperial authority in Cilician provincial coinage of the period. |
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