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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.142
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Coin of Petra under Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
117-138 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Petra (Arabia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322381

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
14.26g
Die Axis
7
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYTOKRATWR KAICAR TRAIANOC ADRIANOC
  • Reverse Inscription: PETRA MHTROPOLIC

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Hirsh Zvi Griliches, Cambridge, MA (before 1999); [1] to Diane Asséo Griliches, his wife, (1999-2008), sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2008.

Notes:
[1] Hirsh Zvi Griliches (1930-1999) acquired the work at an unknown date before his death in 1999.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Meshorer, ACNAC 8, 3

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.142
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: draped and laureate head of Hadrian, r., around Greek inscription
Rev.: Tyche seated l. on rock, holding trophy, around Greek inscription

Verification Level

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