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    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian / to the Joy of Venus

    Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian / to the Joy of Venus

    $140 (approx conversion from £110)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Hadrian, struck in Rome between 137 - 138 AD 

    Obverse:  HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P "Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation" Head of Hadrian facing right.

    Reverse:  VENERIS FELICIS, "To the joy of Venus" Venus seated left, holding Cupid and sceptre.

    Toned, VF

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 117 - 138 AD (this coin minted between 137 - 138 AD)

    SIZE: 18mm dia

    WEIGHT: 3.44 grams

    ATTRIBUTION:  RIC II 280 note; BMCRE 756; RSC 1449b. 

    PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11667 (AB-57135)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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