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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.350.32
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Coin of Elis-Olympia under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
120-130
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Elis, Elis
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/168097

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.11 g
Die Axis
9
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Not entirely legible but should read: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΣ (lunate sigma)

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG Cop 450; BCD Olympia 317

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1985
Object Number
1985.350.32
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to r.

Reverse: Eagle with wings spread, head to r.; wreath in its beak?; border of dots

Verification Level

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