Tridrachm - Hadrian ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Tarsus

Issuer Tarsus
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tridrachm (3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver (.740)
Weight 9.89 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#3266, Prieur#767, SNG France#1407-9
Obverse description Laureate head of Hadrian, right with drapery on left shoulder.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Imperator Caesar divi Traiani Parthicus filius divi Nervae nepos Traianus Hadrianus Augustus)
Reverse description Sandan, wearing tall headdress and long cloak, standing, right, on horned lion; he wears on his left side bow-case and sword crossing the bow-case; his right hand is raised and he holds double axe and wreath in left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 8043386060
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