Didrachm - Hadrian Mount Argaeus

Issuer Caesarea
Year 128-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (2)
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 6.3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#3087, BMC Greek#119, SNG Copenhagen#226, SNG von Aulock#6416
Obverse description Head of Hadrian, right, laureate.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
(Translation: Hadrian, august)
Reverse description Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤ
(Translation: Consul for the third time, father of the Nation)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (128-138) - -
Numisquare ID 5187308710
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