Æ42 - Hadrian ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΣ ωΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΕΝ

€2.00
IssuerCorinth (Achaea)
Year117-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight30.07 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#268
Obverse descriptionDraped bust, bare head, of Antinous, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΟΚΤΙΛΙΟϹ ΜΑΡΚΕΛΛΟϹ Ο ΙΕΥϹ ΤΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΝΟΟΣ (sic)
(Translation: Hostilius Marcellus, the priest of Antinous)
Reverse descriptionFaçade of temple with four columns with pediment; between the columns, left and right, a niche with statue; above each niche, two statues; on the upper story, three groups of statues; in the pediment, a caduceus between birds; within the gateway, on top of four steps, shrine with statue; below, crocodile to right swallowing an animal
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΣ ωΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΕΝ
(Translation: Hadrian built)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-138)  - -
Catalog ID4853122670
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