Summary
Silver Denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the name of his wife Sabina in the period 128 to 137 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The dating of the production of the coins for Sabina is unclear. There are two forms of obverse legend of which that on this coin (SABINA AVGVSTA) is probably the first this may place it in the period 128 to 132 AD. Sabina received the title of Augusta in 128 AD.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Sabina facing right; around, SABINA AVGVSTA
Reverse Description
Venus standing facing right drawing up her robe with her right hand and holding an apple in her left; around, VENERI GENETRICI
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
128-137 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.434 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.396
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 387 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
