Tridrachm - Hadrian ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ

Issuer Tarsus (Cilicia)
Year 117-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tridrachm (3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 9.87 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#3265 , Prieur#766 Delepierre#1398-9 Levante#997 var , Howgego#843
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed (decorated with gorgoneion) bust right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ 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 description Lion attacking bull kneeling, left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
(Translation: of the Tarsians Metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-138) - -
Numisquare ID 1475837560
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