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© Leu Numismatik
Pentassarion - Hadrian ΕΥΙΠΠΕωΝ
| Bronze | 19.90 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Euippe (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-138 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.90 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cult image of Ephesian Artemis flanked by stags.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΥΙΠΠΕωΝ
Comment
Obverse: countermark: flower (?) within oval incuse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his love of Greek culture and his efforts to promote it throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Hadrian and various symbols associated with Greek mythology, reflects this cultural exchange and the blending of Roman and Greek traditions that occurred during his reign.