Tarsus Hexassarion - Trajan, 198 – 217
ΑΝΤΩΝΙΑΝΗC CЄYΗ ΑΔΡ ΜΗΤ TAPCOV Δ Ε Κ; Tarsus
Information
Country
Tarsus
Tarsus
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hexassarion
Year
198 – 217
Ruler
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus)
(98–117)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
18.9
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hexassarion from Tarsus. Issued from 198 to 217. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 18.9 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Caracalla to left.
- Reverse
- Herakles standing left, with lion's skin draped over his left arm and raising club far over his right shoulder, about to strike the Lernaean Hydra.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (198-217) | — |
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