Tetradrachm - Hadrian ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ

Issuer Tarsus (Cilicia)
Year 103-111
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 14.54 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#3257 , Prieur#754-6 , SNG France#1392-4 , SNG Levante#991-2
Obverse description Laureate head of Hadrian facing right with symbols and lettering around. Π Π (in field, r.)
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ 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 description Tyche, turreted, veiled and right, holding a palm, seated right on a rock. At her feet, the river god Kydnos swimming right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΔΗΜΑΡΧ 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
Mintage ND (103-111) - -
Numisquare ID 7161401530
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