Æ36 - Hadrian ΕΦ-ΕϹ/ΙΩ-Ν (l. and r. in field), ΔΙϹ ΝΕΩΚΟ/ΡΩΝ (in exergue)

Issuer Ephesus (Conventus of Ephesus)
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 26.63 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#2076
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙ-ϹΑΡ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟϹ
(Translation: Hadrian Caesar Olympian)
Reverse description Temple with eight columns on podium with three steps within which cult statue of Artemis Ephesia with supports; the columns are of Ionic order and the base of the columns are decorated; in pediment, four statues, two reclining in the angles and two probably female on either side of the central: each has one arm raised towards the window and one lowered
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΕΦ-ΕϹ/ΙΩ-Ν (l. and r. in field), ΔΙϹ ΝΕΩΚΟ/ΡΩΝ (in exergue)
(Translation: of the Ephesians, twice neocorate)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 3611066840
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