Summary
Orichalcum Semis of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 117 and 138 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Mint uncertain., RIC.II p.428 note * gives "Eastern mintage".
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Hadrian facing left (legend unclear)
Reverse Description
Head of Jupiter facing left; around, COS [....]
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
117-138 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 428 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
