Code: 11996
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Hadrian, struck at Rome between 128 - 129 AD
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P "Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), father of the nation" Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Reverse: IVSTITIA AVG / COS III "Justice of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time" Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 117 - 138 AD (this coin minted between 128 - 129 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.30 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 215a; RIC² 1027
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.