HADRIAN AE, TIBERIAS MINT
Sofaer 10, Rosenberger 12, Good Very Fine, 23.8mm, 12.41 grams, Struck Circa. 119/120 C.E.
Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ around laureate, cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: Zeus seated to left, holding patera and scepter, within tetrastyle temple, ΤΙΒЄΡ ΚΛΑΥΔ to sides, date ET AP in (year 101 - 119/120 C.E.) in exergue
Nice reasonable example for this Biblical city, with impressive cuirassed bust! Good hefty weight for this type which is usually in the 10 gram area.
