Summary
Silver Denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in 118 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Hadrian was Consul for the second time (COS II on this coin) in 11 AD and the third time from 1 Jan 119. The production of this coin therefore belongs in 118 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Pietas standing facing right, hands raised to front her figure dividing VOT PVB; around, P M TR P COS II
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1976
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Date Issued
118 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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), 2.71 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.47a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 345 Pages
