Cistophorus - Hadrian COS III

€2.00
IssuerKoinon of Bithynia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Year120-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueCistophorus (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight10.61 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Emperor facing right, draped, shoulder up, lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES TRA HADRIANO [AVG P P]
(Translation: Emperor and Caesar Trajan Hadrian, Augustus and Father of the Nation)
Reverse descriptionAsclepius standing left, with patera and leaning on serpent-entwined staff to right and lightened altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III
(Translation: Third Year)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (120-138)  - -
Catalog ID9567354690
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