Tetradrachm - Hadrian ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Ε Π Π ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ

发行方 Tarsus (Cilicia)
年份 103-111
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 Tetradrachm (4)
货币 Drachm
材质 Silver
重量 14.54 g
直径 25 mm
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 III#3257 , Prieur#754-6 , SNG France#1392-4 , SNG Levante#991-2
正面描述 Laureate head of Hadrian facing right with symbols and lettering around. Π Π (in field, r.)
正面文字 Greek
正面铭文 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)
背面描述 Tyche, turreted, veiled and right, holding a palm, seated right on a rock. At her feet, the river god Kydnos swimming right.
背面文字 Greek
背面铭文 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)
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (103-111) - -
Numisquare 编号 7161401530
附加信息

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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