Assarion - Hadrian ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ ΜΑΡϹΥΑϹ ΚΙΒΩΤΟΙ

Issuer Apamea (Phrygia)
Year 98-117
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Assarion (0.1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#2586 Aulock#3492 Copenhagen#211 RE#155-6
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, with aegis.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹ ϹΕΒΑ
(Translation: Hadrian Caesar Augustus)
Reverse description Marsyas, naked but for chlamys over lower limbs, reclining left in rocky cave, above which are two or five chests, holding cornucopia in his raised right hand, double flute in left; beneath him, inverted vase from which water flows.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ ΜΑΡϹΥΑϹ ΚΙΒΩΤΟΙ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Apameans, Marsyas, caskets)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (98-117) - -
Numisquare ID 9974460300
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