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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman136-137
- Attribution
- Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt
- Medium
- Billon
- Physical dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
- Credit line
- Gift of Robert L. Grover
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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Emperor Hadrian, facing to the left. On the back (reverse), the demi-god Triptolemos is depicted facing right in a biga (chariot) drawn by two serpents.
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