Æ25 - Hadrian ΑΡΓΕΙωΝ

Issuer Argos (Achaea)
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.54 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#358
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, with paludamentum
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΑΔΡΙΑΝ-ΟϹ ΚΤΙϹΤΗϹ
(Translation: Emperor Hadrian the Founder)
Reverse description Hypermnestra with long chiton seated left on rock, her right hand raised, left resting on hydria; in front of her, Lynceus standing right, holding spear on right shoulder, his left hand raised
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΑΡΓΕΙωΝ
(Translation: of the Argives)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 3171293020
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