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    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian / Neptune

    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian / Neptune

    $370 (approx conversion from £295)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Hadrian, struck in Rome between 125 - 127 AD 

    Obverse:  HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, "Hadrian, emperor (Augustus)" laureate head right.

    Reverse:  COS III, "Consul for the third time" Neptune, naked except cloak over right thigh, standing left with foot on prow of ship, holding trident and dolphin

    A scarce reverse as Neptune is rarely depicted, this is a lovely example in at least VF condition

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 117 - 138 AD (this coin minted between 125 - 127 AD)

    SIZE: 19mm dia

    WEIGHT: 3.32 grams

    ATTRIBUTION:  RIC 157; RIC² 789

    PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11832 (AB-66476)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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