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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1980.85.138
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Coin of Samosata under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
132-133 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Samosata (Commagene)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/186097

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.73 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑС ΕΤ Ξ
  • Reverse Inscription: ΦΛΑ СΑΜΟ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΜ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RPC 3417; BMC 20; SNC Cop 17

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1980
Object Number
1980.85.138
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum, seen from rear.
Rev.: ΦΛΑ СΑΜΟ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΜ in wreath.

Verification Level

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