Tetradrachm - Hadrian ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ

€1.00
IssuerTarsus (Cilicia)
Year103-111
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight14.54 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#3257 , Prieur#754-6 , SNG France#1392-4 , SNG Levante#991-2
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Hadrian facing right with symbols and lettering around. Π Π (in field, r.)
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar, son of divine Trajan Parthicus, grandson of divine Nerva, Trajan Hadrian Augustus, Father of the Fatherland)
Reverse descriptionTyche, turreted, veiled and right, holding a palm, seated right on a rock. At her feet, the river god Kydnos swimming right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ
(Translation: holder of the tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the fatherland, of the metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (103-111)  - -
Catalog ID7161401530
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