Aegeae Tetradrachm - Hadrianus, 117 – 134
Aegeae
Information
Country
Aegeae
Aegeae
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
117 – 134
Ruler
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
(117–138)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Aegeae. Issued from 117 to 134. Struck in Billon. Measures 26 mm and weighs 13 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ("The emperor Cesar Trajanus Hadrianus Augustus, father of the fatherhood".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing facing on harpe, wings spread, head turned right, with goat kneeling in exergue. ("Year [x] of the citizens of Aegeae".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (133-134) ΠΡ | — | Aegeae, year=180 (RPC III, 3349) | ||
| ND (132-133) ΘΟΡ | — | Aegeae, year=179 (RPC III, 3348) | ||
| ND (131-132) ΗΟΡ | — | Aegeae, year=178 (RPC III, 3347) | ||
| ND (130-131) ΖΟΡ | — | Aegeae, year=177 (RPC III, 3343) | ||
| ND (117-118) ∆ΞΡ | — | Aegeae, year=164 (RPC III, 3333) |
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