Cistophorus - Hadrian

Issuer Smyrna
Year 128-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Cistophorus (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 11 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#1359, Metcalf#30, RIC II#499
Obverse description Bare head of Emperor Hadrian facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
(Translation: Emperor Hadrian, father of the country.)
Reverse description God Jupiter seated left, holding statuette of goddess Victory in right hand and long scepter in left hand. Eagle with open wings facing left, looking right, standing at the feet of Jupiter.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COS III
(Translation: Consul for the third time.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (128-138) - -
Numisquare ID 1992686980
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