Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus
Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 128/129 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.63g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 944
Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatic London
Obverse:
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side. The Inscription reads: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P for Hadrianus Augustus, Pater Patriae (Hadrian, Augustus, father of the nation).
Reverse:
Minerva standing right holding spear and resting hand on shield. The Inscription reads: COS III for Consul Tertium (Consul for the third time).
Comments:
Extremely fine, fantastic old cabinet tone. Superb Minerva Reverse with full details.
