Assarion - Hadrian ΥΡΚΑΝΩΝ ΑΝΘ ΚΥΙΗΤΩ

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IssuerHyrcanis (Conventus of Smyrna)
Year125-126
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAssarion (0.1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight4.17 g
Dimensions18.89 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#1958 , SNG Copenhagen#209 , RPC III#1958
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Hadrian, with paludamentum, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑΙ Α-ΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Hadrian)
Reverse descriptionDionysus standing left, himation over lower limbs and left shoulder, holding cantharus in right hand, left resting on thyrsus.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΥΡΚΑΝΩΝ ΑΝΘ ΚΥΙΗΤΩ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Hyrcanians, to the proconsul Quietus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125-126)  - -
Catalog ID8822665990
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