Description
Caesar Traianus Hadrianus, Roman Emperor of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty 117-138 AD, Silver Denarius (3.25g, 18mm), Rome mint 130-133 AD. Obverse: Bare head of Hadrian facing to the right, legend surrounds, “HΛDRIΛNVS ΛVG COS III PP”. Reverse: Asia stands facing to the left with foot on prow, draped and holding sickle and rudder, legend surrounds, “ASIA”. RSC-188. A choice example of the ‘ASIA’ issue of the travelling series, some minor deposits through the peripheral devices otherwise choicely centred and evenly worn, very collectible, good Very Fine or better.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Hadriānus Augustus, cōnsulāritās tertium, Pater Patriae”, with an English translation of “Hadrianus Augustus, honoured with the office of Consul for his third term, Father of the Nation”. The Reverse Latin legend reads “Ā̆sia”, naming Asia, the personification of the province.