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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Hadrian. The back (reverse) depicts a bust of Helios facing right.

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