Tridrachm - Hadrian ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Tarsus

€403,504.00
IssuerTarsus
Year117-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTridrachm (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver (.740)
Weight9.89 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online III#3266, Prieur#767, SNG France#1407-9
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Hadrian, right with drapery on left shoulder.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ 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 descriptionSandan, 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 scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-138)  - -
Catalog ID8043386060
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