TYPE Greek Imperial, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), AE16 of Hadrianopolis ? (Thrace) DESCRIPTION . Obv: Diademed head of Septimius to r., Greek legend AV KAI M [...] Rev: Coiled serpent, Greek legend: ADRIANOPOLITON (image double resolution) REFERENCE: Mu -, LE -, L3 -, SGI - GRADING: VF, bit rough darker patina, rare ORDER INFO: R2191, $75 Rare and interesting type, with attractive bold serpent, and emperor portrait of accomplished style, though some attribution subtleties remain. The reverse ethnic (based on visible portion) could possibly also be MARKIANOPOLITON, and the emperor could possibly be Commodus. (Quiz question, extra credit: as currently coiled, does the snake pull into a knot or not?)