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ID:     81000828
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Provincial
Region:     SYRIA, DECAPOLIS
City:     Petra
Issuer:     Hadrian
Date Ruled:     AD 117-138
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     AE 27
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 117-138
Diameter:     27 mm
Weight:     10.90 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Reverse die reference:     Spijkerman 3
Obverse Legend:     AVTOKPATΩP TΡAIANOC ΑΔΡIANOC CEBACTOC
Obverse Description:     Laureate and draped bust right
Reverse Legend:     ΠΕΤΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙC
Reverse Description:     Tyche seated left on rock outcropping, extending hand and holding trophy
Primary Reference:     Spijkerman 3 (same rev. die as illustration)
Reference2:     SNG ANS 1360-3 var. (bust type)
Reference3:     cf. Meshorer, City-Coins 280
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=140374
Grade:     Good VF, dark brown patina.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 828