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maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 05:03 am Every now and then I see something that I haven't seen before and know nothing about and take a gamble. I buy it and then start my research on something new. This is a Hadrian Drachm from Pontos, Amisus (or Amisos) Obv:-- AVT KAI TPA ADPIANOC CEB P P VP G, Laureate bust left Rev:-- AMICOV ELEVQEPA-C ETOVC PXE, Demeter standing left holding corn ears & branched staff Pontos, Amisos. Dated Year 166 of Amisos = 133-134 AD. References:- cf SGI 1139, cf SNGvA 80. BMC Greek, pg. 22 Pontus 91. J.H. Nordbo, Imperial Silver Coinage of Amisus, 131/2-137/8 AD, Studies...Thomsen, p. 168, Year 166=133/4 AD, specimens 102-113 Hadrian is well known for his travels. He visited the Greek city of Amisos, Pontos and was so delighted with his visit, he authorized the city to strike silver coinage, a privilege restricted to very few provincial cities. I had never seen an left facing drachm before and knew nothing about Imperial coins from Amisos. Who knows, it might become another obsession.... I just thought I would share something slightly different. Regards, Martin Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 05:44 am Looks like a nice coin, and a pleasing portrait style for a Hadrian colonial. Makes me speculate that perhaps Hadrian or one of those travelling with him with authority has selected a particular die cutter for this issue. Report this Post to the Staff
t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 06:37 am cool coin and very good details! Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 09:06 am Quote: he authorized the city to strike silver coinage Very interesting. I wonder how many locations were given this opportunity at any given time. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 10:50 am Very nice details. It's rare to see silver coins struck in the provinces and a left faceing bust too boot. Report this Post to the Staff
Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 12:01 pm Martin, I love the rev. of this coin, very clear and well centered, very nice.......what is the rarity that Hadrian is facing left..? Report this Post to the Staff
oxos Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 12:49 pm Great detail on this coin Martin. Very nice! It really pays to buy quality coins. Great purchase. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 06/16/2012 8:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/18/2012 07:50 am That's a beautiful AR drachm, Martin ... ... what is its diameter and weight? I also have one coin from Pontos, Amisos ... but it is an AE17, not an AR ... Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 06/18/2012 08:43 am Quote: PXE, Dated Year 166 of Amisos = 133-134 AD. How is this 166? Report this Post to the Staff
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