Tarsus Tridrachm - Hadrian, 117 – 138
ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωϹ ΤΑΡϹΕωΝ; 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 (.6025)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.78
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tridrachm from Tarsus. Issued from 117 to 138. Struck in Silver (.6025). Measures 25 mm and weighs 9.78 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Hadrian, right; fillet border. (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 and cornucopia; at her feet, river god Kydnos, crowned with sedge, swimming, right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | — |
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