Æ28 - Trajan ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerCity of Hierapolis (Conventus of Cibyra)
Year98-117
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight17.47 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#2344
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of Trajan, left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΥ ΥΩ ΝΕΡΒΑ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΩ ϹΕ ΓΕΡΜΑ
(Translation: to Emperor Caesar, son of the deified Nerva, Trajan Augustus Germanicus)
Reverse descriptionAthena right, helmeted, resting with her right on spear, and left on round shield facing Hermes, left, naked but for chlamys on left arm, holding purse in right, caduceus in left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Hierapolitans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (98-117)  - -
Catalog ID2936916360
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