Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 1 - 2 - Session 2, 542 Numistats ref: 228064
Hadrian
Authority
Aureus
Denomination
-
Year
RIC ric.2.hdn.296h
RIC 296h
References
Category
Hadrian.
AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.03 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining left on serpent-entwined basket and holding sistrum; at feet to left, column surmounted by ibis standing right. RIC II 296h var. (bust type); Calicó 1189a (same dies as illustration); Biaggi 575 var. (bust type); BMCRE 7936 var. (same). VF, a few minor marks. Rare.
Hadrian's extended imperial tour of the provinces lasted for a large portion of his years as emperor. In order to take stock of his inheritance as well as calm the disquiet which had arisen in the later years of Trajan's reign, the new emperor traveled throughout the provinces, reestablishing the Roman order, and reconnecting with local governments, ultimately ensuring the
Pax Romana
for another half-century.
Description
VF+
Grade
2790.09 EUR
Starting
4650.14 EUR
Estimate
6975.21 EUR
Realized
Roman Imperial. Hadrian. Aureus RIC ric.2.hdn.296h RIC 296h
Hadrian
Authority
Aureus
Denomination
-
Mint
-
Year
RIC ric.2.hdn.296h
RIC 296h
References
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Obverse Legend
AEGYPTOS
Reverse Legend
Bust of Hadrian, bare-headed, draped, left
Obverse Type
Aegyptos, draped, lotus on head, reclining left, holding up sistrum in right hand and resting left arm on basket on which is coiled snake; in front of her ibis right on column
Reverse Type
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