Summary
Silver Denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in memory of his deified wife Sabina in 137 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Sabina died in 137 AD (or perhaps in 136) this coinage was produced after her deification. It has also been suggested that it should be dated to early in the reign of Antoninus Pius in 138 (RIC.II p.318-9)
Obverse Description
Draped and diademed bust of Sabina facing right; around, DIVA AVG SABINA
Reverse Description
Flaming altar; around, PIETATI; in exergue, AVG
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
137 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person 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), 3.53 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.422 c
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 390 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
