Gephyra (May 2007)
Hadrian and Aigeai: a new Tridrachmon
Abstract
Hadrian and Aigeai: a new TridrachmonSince 2005, Hadrianic silver coins from Cilician Aegeae have repeatedly appeared on the numismatic market. This made us reconsider the importance of the seaport in Roman times. Until now only coins dating from 117/118 A.D. to 133/4 were known. Recently, a tridrachm from 116/117 occurred. This coin must have been struck between early October and the very beginning of November while Hadrian was on his way to Cappadocia. It should – in the context of the subsequent coinage – be regarded as an indication for Aegeae's promotion to a naval base under Hadrian.
