Roman Empire, Hadrian 117-138 CE, Silver Denarius

Description

2.94g, 19mm
Heroic bust of Hadrian right, draped on far shoulder. “IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG”
Pietas standing left, raising right hand. “PIETAS” across the fields. “PM TR P COS II”
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If you would like to learn more about the importance of the denarius in Ancient Rome we recommend reading our blog post: “Denarius: How Rome’s Coins Kept An Empire Stable”