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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

136-137
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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.

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