Tetradrachm - Hadrian ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ

Emitent Tarsus (Cilicia)
Rok 103-111
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał Tetradrachm (4)
Waluta Drachm
Skład Silver
Waga 14.54 g
Średnica 25 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientacja Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) III#3257 , Prieur#754-6 , SNG France#1392-4 , SNG Levante#991-2
Opis awersu Laureate head of Hadrian facing right with symbols and lettering around. Π Π (in field, r.)
Pismo awersu Greek
Legenda awersu 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)
Opis rewersu Tyche, turreted, veiled and right, holding a palm, seated right on a rock. At her feet, the river god Kydnos swimming right.
Pismo rewersu Greek
Legenda rewersu 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)
Krawędź
Mennica
Nakład ND (103-111) - -
ID Numisquare 7161401530
Dodatkowe informacje

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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