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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1928,0510.8
Description
Alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of Antinoos, r.
(obverse)
Bull standing r.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Hadrian
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
117-138
Production place
Minted in:
Bithynium-Claudiopolis (historic)
Materials
alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
2.840 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mammal
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Antinous
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Prof T O Mabbott
Acquisition date
1928
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1928,0510.8