Bostra Semis - Hadrianus, 117 – 119
Bostra
Information
Country
Bostra
Bostra
Currency
Denarius
(49)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Semis
Year
117 – 119
Ruler
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
(117–138)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Semis from Bostra. Issued from 117 to 119. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Hadrian right ((Emperor Cesar Trajan Hadrian august))
- Reverse
- Bust of Arabia half right, wearing turreted crown and mantle, blown out by the wind, holding small figure of a seated child before her in each hand (Arabia)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-119) | — | GIC 1252, Spijkerman 1-2 |
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