Hadrian, Moon and Star in Silver Pontos the design reflects Byzantion’s identity

the design reflects Byzantion’s identity as a city shaped by water

The reverse bears a jeweled cross flanked by the sacred inscription IC XC / NI KA—“Jesus Christ Conquers

well preserved and particularly strong on the reverse

with sharp detail and a clear

Hadrian, Moon and Star in Silver Pontos the design reflects Byzantion’s identityThis silver denarius was struck during the reign of Hadrian, one of Romes most capable emperors. The obverse bears his laureate portrait, while the reverse shows a rare celestial motif: a crescent moon accompanied by a single star symbols that may have invoked divine protection, cosmic order, or the emperors place under the heavens. Now set in a custom sterling silver bezel, the coin is secured without adhesives, preserving both sides in full. A