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A silver tetradrachm of Hadrian from Aigeai in Cilicia, with a reverse showing Perseus with his harpa. Coin Type: Silver tetradrachm of Hadrian, 117-138 CE.
Mint and Date: Aigeai in Cilicia, Caesarean Era 164 = 117-118 CE
Size and Weight: 25mmx 27mm, 13.33g
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust right.
AYTOKP KAIC TPAIANOC AΔPIANOC CЄB
Reverse: Diademed bust of Perseus with harpa over left shoulder. Below, a goat kneeling right.
ЄTOYC ΔΞP AIΓЄAIΩN
Ref: Prieur 717; SNG Levante 1717.
Provenance: victoram (eBay), April 2008.
BW Ref: 028 037 123
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Note: The goat on the reverse is a punning reference to the name of the town and was used as its symbol on coins. AIΓЄAIΩN means "of Aigeai"; AIΓЄIΩN means "of the goats." See also Pat Lawrence's coin showing Amalthea here.


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