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Coin of Hadrianopolis with bust of Caracalla
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 211–217
Mint: Thrace, Hadrianopolis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 26.5 mm. Weight: 12.55 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins, by exchange
Accession Number1998.50
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla with head to left, holding spear and shield decorated with Nike.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Triptolemos to right in biga drawn by winged serpents.
Below, Gaia seated left, holding two grain ears.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Triptolemos to right in biga drawn by winged serpents.
Below, Gaia seated left, holding two grain ears.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1998: with Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., P.O. Box 479, Lancaster, Pa. 17608, Auction 45, Mail Bid Sale, March 18, 1998, lot 835; purchased by MFA from Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., April 22, 1998