Assarion - Hadrian Bust with drapery

Issuer Thessaly, Koinon of
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Assarion (0.10)
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.43 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#453, BCD Thessaly II#952.1
Obverse description Laureate bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, with drapery on left shoulder.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡΑ ΘЄCCΑΛΟΙ
(Translation: Hadrian, Caesar of Thessaly)
Reverse description Goddess Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in right hand, and holding shield on left arm.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering CTRA ΟΥΛ ΝΙΚΟ ΜΑΧΟΥ
(Translation: Strategos Ulpius Nikomachos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 4242315350
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