Æ23 - Hadrian ΑΡΓΕΙωΝ

Issuer Argos (Achaea)
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.69 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#357
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, with paludamentum
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΑΔΡΙΑΝ-ΟϹ ΚΤΙϹΤΗϹ
(Translation: Emperor Hadrian the Founder)
Reverse description Heracles standing right, slaying with sword in right hand the Lernaean hydra which he seized with left hand
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΑΡΓΕΙωΝ
(Translation: of the Argives)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 6740345470
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