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Phrygia, Ancyra. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AE 25 (24.5 mm, 8.99 g, 12 h). Mèn. Αsklepiou, archon. ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟ , laureate head of Hadrian right, drapery on left shoulder / ΕΠΙ ΜΗΝ Α ΚΛ ΑΡΧ ΑΝΚΥΡΑΝΩΝ, Zeus, naked, standing facing, head left, holding anchor and long scepter. RPC III, 2540; Lindgren III 560. aVF, minor adhesions. Rare.
Ankyra is the Greek word for anchor and Zeus holding an anchor is a relatively common motif on the coinage of this city, a play on words on the city's name. Interestingly though, the city is landlocked and is nowhere near the sea!
Ankyra is the Greek word for anchor and Zeus holding an anchor is a relatively common motif on the coinage of this city, a play on words on the city's name. Interestingly though, the city is landlocked and is nowhere near the sea!