Caesarea Germanica Hexassarion - Hadrian, 117 – 138
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΕΙΑΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ; Caesarea Germanica
Information
Country
Caesarea Germanica
Caesarea Germanica
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hexassarion
Year
117 – 138
Ruler
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
(117–138)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
23
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hexassarion from Caesarea Germanica. Issued from 117 to 138. Struck in Bronze. Measures 34 mm and weighs 23 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed buts of Hadrian, right, seen from front. (Imperator Traianus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus)
- Reverse
- Zeus standing facing, head left, his right hand resting on sceptre, his left on his hip.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | — |
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