Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus
Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 121/123 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 18mm
Weight: 3.19g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 601
Provenance: Ex Classical Numismatics CNG USA
Obverse:
Head of Hadrian, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG for Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus.
Reverse:
Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting robe. The Inscription reads: P M TR P COS III for Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium (High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time).
Comments:
Extremly fine Hadrian Denarius with an excellent attractive portrait and a detailed reverse.
Part number:
HADRIRIC601
