Assarion - Hadrian Laureate head

Issuer Thessaly, Koinon of
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Assarion (0.10)
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.43 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#451, BCD Thessaly II#951.5
Obverse description Laureate head of Emperor Hadrian facing right.
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 ΝΙΚ Ο ΜΑΧΟΥ
(Translation: Strategos Ulpius Nikomachos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 5016114880
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