Æ37 - Hadrian ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΕΩΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩΝ

Bithynium held a status among provincial cities that most could not claim: it was the birthplace of Antinous, Hadrian's famously beloved companion, whose death by drowning in the Nile in 130 AD triggered an empire-wide deification program. The city capitalized on this connection aggressively, receiving the honorific title Hadriane and minting heavily in the emperor's honor throughout his reign.

At 40+ grams, this is a substantial provincial casting — the large module likely tied to civic display rather than everyday exchange.