Hadrian Cilicia Tarsus 117-138. Silver Tridrachm 9.51 g. Roman Empire. Very Rare

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CILICIA. Tarsus. Hadrian, 117-138. Tridrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 9.51 g, 12 h). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹE Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, breastplate decorated with gorgoneion. Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ Lion attacking bull kneeling left. Prieur 766. RPC III 3265. Some graffiti, otherwise very fine