Tridrachm - Hadrian ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωϹ ΤΑΡϹΕωΝ, Tarsus

Issuer Tarsus
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tridrachm (3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver (.6025)
Weight 9.78 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#3259, Prieur#759, SNG France#1405-6
Obverse description Laureate head of Hadrian, right; fillet border.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Imperator Caesar divi Traiani Parthicus filius divi Nervae nepos Traianus Hadrianus Augustus)
Reverse description Tyche of the City, turreted and veiled, seated, left, on diphros, holding palm and cornucopia; at her feet, river god Kydnos, crowned with sedge, swimming, right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωϹ ΤΑΡ/ϹΕωΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 5898933170
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