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Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian / Roma

£240.00 Approx $298.88, €279.39

Code: 11635



This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Hadrian, struck in Rome between 125 - 128 AD 

Obverse:  HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, "Hadrian, emperor (Augustus)" laureate head right.

Reverse:  COS III, "Consul for the third time" Roma seated r. on cuirass and shield, holding spear and parazonium, globe in exergue

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Denarius

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 117 - 138 AD (this coin minted between 125 - 128 AD)

SIZE: 18mm dia

WEIGHT: 3.20 grams

ATTRIBUTION:  RIC 163, RSC 337b, BMC 368 

PROVENANCE: Private collection. Hamburg, Germany