No.251.   Antiochia ad Orontem. Hadrian.  Æ 26. A.D. 117-138.  

Obv: AVT.KAIC.Q.TP.P.YI.Q.NEP.YIW.T(P.ADPIAN-OC.CEBAC) or similar. Laureate, 
 draped and cuirassed bust right. 
 Countermark: laurel-branch with four leaves in rectangular punch (to right, 
 before bust).  
Rev: Large  SC, small Q below, all within laurel-wreath. 

Ref: BMC 295-299v; Howgego 378. 
Grade: good Fine, dark brown patina with lighter devices. Countermark VF.  
Die Axis:  30°.  Weight:  13.67 g. 

The countermark was applied before A.D. 132-135. 


Contributed by Henrik Agndal, May, 2003.