Description
Caesar Traianus Hadrianus, Roman Emperor of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty 117-138 AD, Silver Denarius (3.22g, 19mm), Rome mint 125-128 AD. Obverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian facing to the right, slight drapery over far left shoulder, legend surrounds, “HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS”. Reverse: Victoria stands facing to the right, draped and holding long palm in left hand and holding head with right, legend surrounds, “COS III”. Sear-3480; RIC-182; RSC-358. Nice original cabinet grey toning with hints of underlying brilliance, a modest yet charming piece, Very Fine, reverse a little less so.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Hadriānus Augustus”, naming Hadrian as Augustus. The Reverse Latin legend reads “cōnsulāritās tertium”, with an English translation of “honoured with the office of Consul for his third term”.
