Assarion - Hadrian Bust with aegis

€373,616.00
IssuerThessaly, Koinon of
Year117-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Assarion (0.10)
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight4.43 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#452, BCD Thessaly II#952.5
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, with trace of aegis on left shoulder.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡΑ ΘЄCCΑΛΟΙ
(Translation: Hadrian, Caesar of Thessaly)
Reverse descriptionGoddess Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in right hand, and holding shield on left arm.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringCTRA ΟΥΛ ΝΙΚ Ο ΜΑΧΟΥ
(Translation: Strategos Ulpius Nikomachos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-138)  - -
Catalog ID3215105170
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