The Emperor & the Club | Hadrian, AD 120/1 | Silver Hemidrachm in Sterling Silver
The Emperor & the Club
Struck in Caesarea, Cappadocia | AD 120/1 | Set in Sterling Silver
This compact pendant features a silver hemidrachm minted under Hadrian, one of Rome’s most philosophical emperors, during his fourth regnal year. On the obverse, we find his laureate portrait with the inscription AVTO KAIC TPAI AΔPIANOC CЄBACT—a Greek legend honoring Hadrian as “revered Caesar.”
The reverse is minimalist yet powerful: a single club, pointing downward—a symbol most often associated with Herakles and his legendary labors. A subtle nod to myth, power, and resilience.
Though just 13 mm in diameter, this coin carries the weight of empire, myth, and legacy—now preserved in a solid sterling silver bezel custom-built for this exact coin.
Coin Details:
• Origin: Caesarea, Cappadocia
• Date: Regnal Year 4 (AD 120/1)
• Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian
• Reverse: Heraklean club
• Material: Silver
• Denomination: Hemidrachm
• Diameter: 13 mm
• Weight: ~1.5–2 g
Pendant Setting:
• Solid sterling silver
• Hand-set bezel, hammered and polished
• Open-back design, built to last
• Includes solid sterling silver chain (14k upgrade optional)
Certificate of Authenticity
Includes background on Hadrian, Cappadocia’s regional coinage, and the symbolism of Herakles’ club.
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