Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus
Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 117 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.45g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79
Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatic London

Obverse:
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right. The Inscription reads: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG for Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus.

Reverse:
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne. The Inscription reads: P M TR P COS DES II CONCORD for Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum, Concordia (High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time, Harmony).

Comments:
Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone on lustrous metal. Rare Bust type. Absolute impressive portrait of Hadrianus. Extrem rare get this portrait condition. Historical very interesting issue - Concordia at the start of Hadrians reign beginning.

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