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Hexassarion - Hadrian ΚΑΙΣΑΡΕΙΑΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ
| Bronze | 23.00 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea Germanica (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Value | Hexassarion (0.6) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.00 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus standing facing, head left, his right hand resting on sceptre, his left on his hip.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΕΙΑΣ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ (in field), ΚΕΡ-ΣΟ(Υ)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels throughout the empire and his efforts to promote Greek culture and architecture. The coin's design may have been inspired by Hadrian's visit to Caesarea Germanica in 123 AD, where he was received with great enthusiasm by the local population. The coin's bronze material and 23.00g weight also reflect the standardization of coinage during the Roman Empire, which aimed to create a uniform system of currency across the vast territories under Roman rule.