Æ26 - Hadrian ΚΟΙ-ΝΟΝ ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΑϹ

€2.00
IssuerKoinon of Bithynia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year117-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight11.18 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#987
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Hadrian, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Trajan Hadrian Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with two columns on podium of two steps; within, Capitoline triad: in the centre, Zeus stands facing, resting with right hand on long sceptre, between Hera, left standing right and Athena, right, standing left Hera rests with left hand on long sceptre Athena crowns Zeus and holds an aphlaston in her left hand; sacrificing Genius in pediment (?); Victories on raking cornices and on apex (?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΚΟΙ-ΝΟΝ ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΑϹ
(Translation: Koinon of Bithynia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-138)  - -
Catalog ID7162844920
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