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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2009,4181.63
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Laureate head of Hadrian, right.
(obverse)
Tetrastyle temple containing cult statue standing left.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Hadrian
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
117-138
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Maeonia
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Tell el-Farain
, 1967JJ33; R122(1)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
11 o'clock
Weight:
22.15 grammes
(obverse worn)
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Seton-Williams 1969 / The Tell El-Fara'in Expedition 1968
(p.15)
Sear 1982 / Greek Imperial Coins and their Values
(1183)
(cf.)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
temple
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Hadrian
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Egypt Exploration Society
Acquisition date
1968
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2009,4181.63
Additional IDs
Excavation/small finds number:
FN1194
(Find number)