Hadrian (117-138
A.D.) - Copper As - 28mm, 8.79gr |
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Obverse - HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Hadrian, his laureate head right |
Reverse - FIDES PUBLICA, S C Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and basket of fruits |
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Minted in Rome between 134
and 138 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, H. & Sydenham, E.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 2, (RIC), p442, nr. 809 Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, similar to p167, nr. 3680 Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 2, p168, nr. 721 Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), unlisted (B08, O05, R086, T071 Exe: SC) Quality: Fine, with large crack |