Bithynia Uncertain (AD 117-138) AE 33 - Hadrian

Koinon of Bithynia, Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE33 / Tetrassarion (25.72g, 6h). AYT KAIC TPAI AÎ”PIANOC CÐ„BA, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right / BÐ„IÎ˜YNIAC / KOINON, octaÂ¬style temple on a podium and two steps; within the central intercolumniation, pellet; above, in the pediment, male figure (the emperor?) sacrificing over low altar to left, and with a pellet in the pedimental angles to left and right; on the roof, three acroteria: to left, Athena in a chariot to right; to right, Nike in a chariot to right; above, at the center, uncertain figure in a facing chariot. Dark patina. Minor scratch on Hadrianâ€™s neck and slightly porous surfaces, otherwise, gVF.

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Filename:	1663138l.jpg
City/Mint name:	Bithynia Uncertain
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	BMC 12 var. (difÂ¬ferent bust type and reverse legend differently arranged); SNG Copenhagen 324 var; SNG von Aulock 284 var.
Valuation:	Nomos Auc. 10 (5/2015), lot 97 (CHF 2,300 + comm)
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