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MYSIA. Hadrianothera. Hadrian, 117-138. (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.08 g, 6 h). ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓΟΥCTOC Bare head of Hadrian to right. Rev. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΘΗΡΙΤΩΝ Head of she bear to left. AMNG IV 565-7. RPC III 1629. SNG BN 1091. Rare and unusual. Very fine.
Hadrian, an avid huntsmen, reportedly engaged in a successful bear hunt in Mysia, founding the city of Hadrianothera near the location to commemorate the event.
"He [Hadrian] is said to have been enthusiastic about hunting. Indeed, he broke his collar-bone at this pursuit and came near getting his leg maimed; and to a city that he founded in Mysia he gave the name of Hadrianotherae. However, he did not neglect any of the duties of his office because of this pastime." Dio Cass. 69.10.2-4.
Hadrian, an avid huntsmen, reportedly engaged in a successful bear hunt in Mysia, founding the city of Hadrianothera near the location to commemorate the event.
"He [Hadrian] is said to have been enthusiastic about hunting. Indeed, he broke his collar-bone at this pursuit and came near getting his leg maimed; and to a city that he founded in Mysia he gave the name of Hadrianotherae. However, he did not neglect any of the duties of his office because of this pastime." Dio Cass. 69.10.2-4.