| Hadrian (117-138
A.D.) - Silver Denarius - 19.26mm, 3.37gr |
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| Obverse - IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Hadrian, his laureate head right |
Reverse - PM TR P COS II - SALVS AVG Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled around altar, and resting left elbow on chair. |
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| Minted in Rome ca. 118 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, H. & Sydenham, E.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 2 (RIC), p345, nr. 46 Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, p151, nr. 3539, variety with COS II. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 2, p217, nr. 1350 Seaby, H.A. & Loosley, R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 2, p155, nr. 1350 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p127, nr. 44/7 Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p97, nr.173 (B08, O29, R150, T301) Quality: about Very Fine |
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