Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman
136–137
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
Chariotsroman period (egyptian)billonportraitsilver alloycoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgreco-roman (egyptian)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Emperor Hadrian, facing to the left. On the back (reverse), the demi-god Triptolemos is depicted facing right in a biga (chariot) drawn by two serpents.
