Hadrian (AD 117–138)
59.99 CHF
Silver Denarius, Rome mint, AD 134–138 Description: Obverse with laureate head of Emperor Hadrian facing right; legend HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Reverse depicting the Roman goddess Fortuna standing left, holding a patera in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left; legend FORTVNA AVG. The reverse type emphasizes good fortune, prosperity, and divine favor for the emperor and the Roman state. Historical context: Hadrian pursued a policy of consolidation and internal stability rather than territorial expansion. The image of Fortuna reflects the desire to proclaim divine support and a favorable future for his reign. His rule is remembered as a period of relative peace and cultural flourishing within the Roman Empire.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Fine to Very Fine (s-ss)
- Origin
- German Auction
- Diameter & Weight
- 18mm, 2.56g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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