Tarsus Tridrachm - Hadrian, 117 – 138
ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ; Tarsus
Information
Country
Tarsus
Tarsus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tridrachm
Year
117 – 138
Ruler
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
(117–138)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.41
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tridrachm from Tarsus. Issued from 117 to 138. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.41 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed (decorated with gorgoneion) bust of Hadrian, right. (Imperator Caesar divi Traiani Parthicus filius divi Nervae nepos Traianus Hadrianus Augustus)
- Reverse
- Sandan, 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.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | — |
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