Tridrachm - Hadrian ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ

€2.00
IssuerTarsus (Cilicia)
Year117-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTridrachm (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight9.87 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#3265 , Prieur#766 Delepierre, Howgego#843
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed (decorated with gorgoneion) bust right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar, son of the Divine Trajan Parthicus, grandson of the Divine Nerva, Trajan Hadrian Augustus)
Reverse descriptionLion attacking bull kneeling, left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
(Translation: of the Tarsians Metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-138)  - -
Catalog ID1475837560
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