As - Hadrianus Petra

Issuer Petra
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value As (1⁄16)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 12 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#4100, Spijkerman#3, BMC Greek#5
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust right with aegis on breastplate
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΚΑΙCΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEΒΑCΤΟC
(Translation: Emperor Cesar Trajan Hadrian August)
Reverse description Tyche seated left on rock, hand outstretched, holding trophy over shoulder
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΠΕΤΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙC
(Translation: Petra Metropolis)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - Spijkerman 2, Rosenberger 2, SNG ANS 1360 -
Numisquare ID 1190355340
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