Hadrian Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Hadrian goodness Vol. III)

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    Antonius Britannia Well-Known Member

    Hadrian (AD 117-138). AR cistophorus (31mm, 10.91 gm, 6h). NGC XF 3/5 - 3/5, overstruck, scratches. Ephesus, AD 138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head of Hadrian right / DIANA EPHESIA, cult statue of Diana Ephesia facing, arms outstretched, pendilia on each arm, two stags adduced to either side. RIC II 474. Metcalf 27.

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