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Æ20 - Hadrian
| Copper | 6.64 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sagalassus (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.64 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#381956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche standing facing, head left, holding corn ears with poppy and resting on rudder with her right hand, holding cornucopia in left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹΕωΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ20 - Hadrian (117-138) from Sagalassus (Galatia) made of Copper weighing 6.64 g, is a rare example of a coin that has survived from the Roman Empire era. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features an image of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels throughout the empire and his love of Greek culture. The coin's minting in Sagalassus, a city in the Roman province of Galatia, suggests that the coin may have been used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
