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Hemiassarion ΚΑΤ ΙϹϹΟΝ, Alexandria ad Issum
| Issuer | Alexandria ad Issum |
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| Year | 117-138 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | A dolphin swimming to the right occupies the central field, its body rendered with naturalistic curvature typical of Hellenistic marine iconography. Above the dolphin, a trident is depicted vertically, its tines pointing upward, serving as the principal divine attribute of Poseidon and reinforcing the obverse type. The Greek legend ΚΑΤ ΙϹϹΟΝ is distributed across the field, referencing the locality of Issos near Alexandria ad Issum. The overall composition is bold and well-centered despite the irregular, hammered flan. The type reflects the city's maritime identity and its association with the Issic Gulf on the Cilician coast. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΚΑΤ ΙϹϹΟΝ |
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| Mintage | ND (117-138) |
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