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 (.745)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.65
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tridrachm from Tarsus. Issued from 117 to 138. Struck in Silver (.745). Measures 23 mm and weighs 11.65 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Hadrian, right. (Imperator Caesar divi Traiani Parthicus filius divi Nervae nepos Traianus Hadrianus Augustus)
- Reverse
- Tyche of the City, turreted and veiled, seated, left, on diphros, holding palm; at her feet, river god Kydnos, crowned with sedge swimming, right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | — |
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