Tetradrachm - Hadrian ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ

Emitent Tarsus (Cilicia)
Rok 103-111
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota Tetradrachm (4)
Měna Drachm
Složení Silver
Hmotnost 14.54 g
Průměr 25 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference III#3257 , Prieur#754-6 , SNG France#1392-4 , SNG Levante#991-2
Popis líce Laureate head of Hadrian facing right with symbols and lettering around. Π Π (in field, r.)
Písmo líce Greek
Opis líce 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)
Popis rubu Tyche, turreted, veiled and right, holding a palm, seated right on a rock. At her feet, the river god Kydnos swimming right.
Písmo rubu Greek
Opis rubu 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)
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (103-111) - -
ID Numisquare 7161401530
Další informace

Historical Context: This Tetradrachm, issued by Tarsus in Cilicia, belongs to Emperor Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD), an era of Roman consolidation and Hellenic cultural flourishing. While the provided 103-111 AD date is inconsistent, the coin's legend clearly reflects Hadrian's titulature. His extensive travels fostered strong ties with Eastern cities like Tarsus, which benefited from imperial favor. The legend "ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ" proudly proclaims Tarsus's metropolitan status and Hadrian's imperial titles, including Tribunician Power, Consulship, and Pater Patriae, underscor

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