Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, Hadrian
Description:
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem. Hadrian (117 - 138 AD). AE Semis. AYTO KAI TPA ΔPIANOC CЄB; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / large SC, Γ below, within laurel-wreath, all within dotted border.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
6,48 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
McAlee 538c; Butcher 256
Commentary:
grey patina with some contrasting deposits
History:
On 11 August AD 117 Hadrian was proclaimed emperor in Antioch where he resided as a provincial governor.
Article Number:
008-02-03-45200