Æ26 - Antoninus Pius ΑΔΡΙΑΝ ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ

€2.00
IssuerTarsus (Cilicia)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight11.22 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#5030
Obverse descriptionEmperor (Antoninus Pius) in the guise of Zeus seated, left, holding Nike and long sceptre
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΙ ΑΙ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ ΕΥ Π Π
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius Father of the Fatherland)
Reverse descriptionTurreted and veiled Tyche seated, right, holding poppy and two ears of corn, resting foot on swimming river-god (Kydnos), wearing sedge; Tyche`s seat decorated with sphinx
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΔΡΙΑΝ ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
(Translation: of the Hadrianian Tarsians, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID4117414290
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