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Tetradrachm of Seleucia-ad-Calycadnum with bust of Hadrian
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 117–138
Mint: Cilicia, Seleucia-ad-Calycadnum
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 9.69 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number60.1438
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian to right with drapery on left shoulder.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: God (or Divus Traianus?) with radiate crown and flowing cloak on horseback to right; altar at right.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: God (or Divus Traianus?) with radiate crown and flowing cloak on horseback to right; altar at right.
Inscription in Greek.
InscriptionsSee attached media
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia 3, Pa.; December 14, 1960: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for
$ 1,085.00 (this is the total price of 60.1435-60.1438)
$ 1,085.00 (this is the total price of 60.1435-60.1438)