Lot 50-140. Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AR denarius. Rome mint, struck A.D. 117. Rare type.

Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AR denarius (18.2 mm, 2.94 g, 7 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 117. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO OPT AVG GER DAC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P, ADOPTIO, Trajan and Hadrian standing facing, clasping hands. RIC 3c; BMCRE 6; RSC 4a. aVF. Rare type. 

This early series celebrates the adoption of Hadrian by Trajan, therefore legitimizing Hadrian's succession to the purple.

 

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$  75.00

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$ 188.00 (15 bid(s))
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