CAPPADOCIA - In the shadow of Mount Argaeus - Roman Province

TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Trajan, right, drapery on left shoulder, aegis, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with grotto at bottom containing cult stone, flanked by two...

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TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Trajan, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ Ν Ε Ρ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε Β Γ Ε ΡΜ ΔΑΚ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with grotto at bottom...

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TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Trajan, right, drapery on left shoulder, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ Ν Ε Ρ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε Β Γ Ε ΡΜ ΔΑΚ Reverse: Clasped hands holding standard on prow, ΔΗΜ...

TRAJAN (98-117) R4

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Trajan, right, seen from front, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ Ν Ε Ρ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΩ ΑΡΙϹΤΩ Ϲ Ε Β Γ Ε ΡΜ ΔΑΚ ; Reverse: Nike advancing right, holding...

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TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Æ (17mm) Magistrate: Titus Pomponius Bassus (presbeutes) Obverse: Laureate head of Trajan, right, ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Ν Ε Ρ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε Β Γ Ε ΡΜ Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by wreath, Ε...

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TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Æ (15mm) Obverse: Draped bust of Tyche, right Reverse: Pyramid, Ε Τ Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 100-101 A.D. Weight: 2,86 g Diameter: 15mm Provenance: Biga Numismatics

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TRAJAN (98-117)

Denomination: Æ (17mm) Obverse: Turreted and draped bust of City-goddess (Tyche), right Reverse: Perseus standing facing, head left, holding patera in his right hand and harpa in his left, ΤΥΑΝΕΩΝ Mint: Cappadocia, Tyana, 100/101...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Sestertius, Orichalcum Obverse: Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Reverse: Cappadocia standing front, head to left, holding model of mount Argaios in her...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Hemidrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, with drapery on left shoulder, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤ Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Hemidrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, with drapery on left shoulder, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤ Reverse: Club, handle at top, ΕΤ Δ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 119/120 A.D. Weight: 1,48 g...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Hemidrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right, seen from front, AVTO KAIC TPAI AΔPIANOC CЄBACT Reverse: Nike advancing right, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left, ΕΤ Δ...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right, sceptre in left, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea,...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right, sceptre in left; in the field, star, left and crescent,...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by three stars, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 128-138 A.D. Weight: 6,53 g Diameter: 20mm Provenance:...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by three stars, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 128-138 A.D. Weight: 7,04 g Diameter: 20mm Provenance:...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Club, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 128-138 A.D. Weight: 6,85 g Diameter: 21mm Provenance: Leu Numismatik, ex European collection,...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Club, handle at top; in field, star to left and crescent to right, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟC Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 128-138...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, left, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Club, handle at top, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙ ΥΠΑΤΟϹ ΤΟ Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 128-138 A.D. Weight: 6,34 g Diameter: 21mm...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by three stars, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ Reference: RPC III 3126.4, Sydenham, Caesarea 271, Ganschow, Münzen 185c, Metcalf...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Æ (24 mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right, sceptre in left, ΚΑΙ...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Æ (20 mm) Obverse: Radiate and draped bust of Hadrian, right, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: ΚΑΙϹ ΤΩΝ ΠΡ ΑΡΓΑΙΩ Ε Τ ΙΘ ; within wreath Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 134/135 A.D....

HADRIAN (117-138) R4

Denomination: Tridrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian to right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC Reverse: Radiate figure of Enyo/Mâ standing facing, looking left, her right hand on a shield, a club on her left arm, in...

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HADRIAN (117-138) R5

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right, seen from rear, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε RΑϹΤΟϹ (sic) Reverse: Radiate and draped bust of Mâ, right, club at neck, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right, seen from rear, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄRΑCΤΟC (sic!) Reverse: Tyche seated left holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟC...

HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, with drapery on left shoulder, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄBΑCΤΟC Reverse: Eagle with wings spread standing on basis facing, head left, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ Mint: Cappadocia, Comana...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right, seen from front, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄBΑCΤΟC Reverse: Eagle with wings unspread standing on basis facing, head left, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ Mint: Cappadocia,...

HADRIAN (117-138) R4

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄBΑCΤΟC Reverse: Athena standing right, head left, holding Nike in right, shield on ground in left, ΥΠΑΤΟC Γ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟC Mint: Cappadocia, Comana (Hierapolis),...

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HADRIAN (117-138) R4

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄBΑCΤΟC Reverse: Athena standing left, holding thunderbolt in her right hand and spear in her left, shield on ground, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙ Mint: ...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Æ (24mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Tyche seated left on rocks, holding ears of corn and buch of grapes in her right hand,...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Æ (20mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike in her right hand, left resting on shield and spear; in field,...

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HADRIAN (117-138)

Denomination: Æ (17mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian, right, ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤ Reverse: Harpa with severed head of Medusa as hilt., ΤΥΑΝ Ε ΩΝ Τ ΠΡ ΤΑ Ι Ε Ρ...

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ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing paludamentum, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Eusebeia standing, left, wearing stephane, extending right hand over altar, ΕΥϹΕΒΕΙΑ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 138-161 A.D. Weight: 6,20...

ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing paludamentum, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Eusebeia standing, left, wearing stephane, extending right hand over altar, ΕΥϹΕΒΕΙΑ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 138-161...

ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Drachm, Ag Obverse: Bare head of Antoninus Pius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚP ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС ϹΕΒΑϹΤOC Reverse: Mount Argaeus; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Β Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 139 A.D. Weight:...

ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, right, ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС ϹΕΒΑϹΤOC Reverse: Mount Argaeus; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre; in exergue, star, ΥΠΑΤ Β, ΠΑΤ ΠΑΤΡ Mint: Cappadocia,...

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ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝ Ε ΙΝΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; above, star, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 139 A.D. Weight: 6,55 g...

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ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, right, ΑΥΤOK ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝOC CΕΒΑCTOC Reverse: Mount Argaeus; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Δ ΠΑΤ ΠΑΤΡ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 145-161...

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ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Club, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Δ, ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟϹ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 145-161 A.D. Weight: 6,57 g Diameter: 20mm Provenance: Kölner Münzkabinett, ex Dr....

ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161)

Denomination: Æ (19mm) Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝOC C ΕΒΑ Reverse: Zeus seated, left, holding Nike and long sceptre, ΚΑΙC ΑΡΕΩΝ (Τ ΠP...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166...

MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, seen from behind, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaios with statue of Helios at summit, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; above, star, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166 A.D. Weight: 5,85 g Diameter: 21mm Provenance: CNG,...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟС CЄΒACTOC Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; above, star, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166 A.D. Weight: 6,68 g Diameter: 21mm Provenance: Solidus...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Tridrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟ CЄΒ Reverse: Decorated altar with three ears of corn, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 175/176 A.D. Weight: 9,84...

MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, Α Υ ΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟ ϹЄΒ Reverse: Club, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 175/176 A.D. Weight: 5,98 g Diameter: 22mm Provenance:...

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180) R4

Denomination: Tridrachm, Ag Obverse: Laureate-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟ CЄΒ Reverse: Eagle standing on globe, facing, head, right, spreading wings, ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 175/176 A.D....

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MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180)

Denomination: Æ (22mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, right, ΑΥΤΟΚ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟC Reverse: Mount Argaeus with tall conical top, ΚΑΙ Ϲ ΑΡΕΩΝ Τ ΠP ΑΡΓΑΙΩ, ET B Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 162 A.D. Weight: 8,64...

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LUCIUS VERUS (161-169)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Bare head of Lucius Verus, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ B Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 161-166...

LUCIUS VERUS (161-169)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Lucius Verus wearing cuirass, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with trees; on summit, Helios standing, left, holding globe and long sceptre, ΥΠΑΤΟϹ B Mint: Cappadocia,...

LUCIUS VERUS (161-169)

Denomination: Æ (20mm) Obverse: Laureate head of Lucius Verus, right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤ Ω Ρ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ Ϲ Ε ΒΑϹΤ Reverse: Mount Argaeus with tall conical top, ΚΑΙϹΑΡ Ε Ω Ν Τ Π ΑΡΓΑΙ Ω ...

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COMMODUS (caesar, 166-177)

Denomination: Didrachm, Ag Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, ΚΟΜΜΟΔΩ ΚΑΙ Ϲ Ε Β ΥΙΩ Reverse: Club, Γ Ε ΡΜΑΝ ϹΑΡΜΑΤ Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea, 175-177 A.D. Weight: 5,77 g...

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