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A limes
RIC80a

 

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Hadrian Denarius. with Fubula
Ref.
RIC 80c; Coh. 1118.

Obv.: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust r.

Rev.: P M TR P COS III
Aequitas l., scales, cornucopiae.

3,23 gr
19 mm
VF

 

Referentie.
RIC 200; C460

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.

Rev. COS III
Star above and within cresent
star 7 rays


2,9 gr
18 mm

VF ?

 

I like limes denarii and fourees as well. I have this Hadrian fouree on order at the moment, so this is the dealer's pic. The interesting thing is that the style is clearly imperial, but the metal is anything but good.


Lest anyone think this decrepit coin is an anomaly in my collection, let it be known that I actually seek out peeling, corroded fourees, which the the other members of the forum have affectionately (I hope) dubbed zombie coins. I think this one will fit nicely with the others...

 

Hadrian AS
The pileus was especially associated with the manumission of slaves. who wore it upon their liberation. It became emblematic of liberty and freedom from bondage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pileus_(hat)

Reference.
RIC 818

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head right.

Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA / S - C in field.
Libertas standing left holding pileus en scepter.

Maten.
9,62 gr
25 mm

 

Nice AS!

 

Hadrian AS

Reference
RIC 664d ;C.298 var

Obv. HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder

Rev. COS III
Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield.

9,53 gr
27 mm
aVF/VF my idea

 

Here is one from my "unique reverses" page:
http://esty.ancients.info/unique/unique.html

TELLVS STABIL, woman (Tellus?) standing left wearing tunic to knees, holding plow handle in right and rake upwards in left.
Denarius. 17 mm. 3.36 grams.
Emperor Hadrian, 117-138.
Hill says AD 133 is the 400th anniversary of the temple of Tellus at Rome and Foss (p.121) gives it to the 20th anniversary of Hadrian's reign "with an image symbolizing the continuity and stability of the age."
HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Struck 134-138 [BMC]. Hill says 133. Stevenson (p.776) says the reference is to earthquakes.
Whatever the reference, only Hadrian used this type.

 

very nice Tellus.

Source:
my friend Aurelianus :

http://www.muntenbodemvondsten.nl/index.php?topic=111714.new#new

Tellus (Latin for "earth") is an ancient Roman patron goddess of the earth (cf. the Greek goddess Gaea).

In eedformules she is invoked beside Iuppiter, so by merging of heaven and earth, the universe take. Witness the oath
She is also the solid foundation on which rests all order in nature. Therefore they called her in to earthquakes. The image of Tellus stabilità (maintained earth) was stamped with the symbols of the arable Roman emperors, who order and security in the state had returned to their coins. Finally, it is also a goddess of the real.
In the time of Emperor Augustus Tellus was ousted by Ceres and Terra Mater. Therefore, there are few remnants of the worship of Tellus recovered.

Was annually on April 15, the feast of the Fordicidia a pregnant cow (a pregnant animal, at least) sacrificed.

Her first temple at Rome was built shortly after the year 268 BC., When an earthquake was felt in a battle of the Romans against the Piceni (inhabitants of the region between the rivers Foglia and Aterno-Pescara). It was consecrated by Publius Sempronius Sophus and lay on the Esquiline. Possibly stood here before a temple for her.
It is in this temple that the senate was convened by Mark Antony after the assassination of Julius Caesar.
my Tellus

Ref:
RIC II 276 RSC 1427

Obv.HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Laureate head right

Rev. TELLVS STABIL.
Tellus standing left, holding plow and rake; two grain ears to right.

19mm, 3.43 g, 6h

VF
(toned, a few light marks and scratches.)

 

Hadrian Denarius Roma 134-38 AD Pietas.
Pietas = Duty
Patera and scepter, often vieled
Reference
RIC 257; C.1029

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P.
Laureate head right.

Rev. PIETAS AVG
Pietas standing left, raising both hands; altar to left.

3.01 gr
19 mm
VF

 

This may be the same coin with Salus feeding the snake from a bowl. I may have the opportunity to buy it. What price do you suppose this example might fetch? All the legends are clear. It appears high grade and it is a pleasing light chocolate brown color.

 

nice Patina

 

Great additions, Oki. Almost bought a Tellus as my first Hadrian but I ended up with the one already posted.

Collect89, I would say about $50-$80 for that coin. $100 if you have it. Its got a great portrait.

 

Hadrianus AS Roma 134-38 Salus
thx, my Salus 96 euro. this as is common should be cheaper via Roma auction London.
Reference.
RIC 975; C. 371; BMC 1380

Obv. HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder

Rev. COS - III, S-C in field
Salus standing right, feeding serpent.

11.87 gr
26 mm
7 h.
Very Fine.

 

Hadrianus AS Roma 125-28 AD Salus this one via ebay 35 euro
Ref.
RIC 669

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
laureate head right

Rev. COS III in field S-C
Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake from patera in left.

10.47 gr
26 mm
VF

 

Hadrian Denarius Roma 118 AD Pietas

Reference.
RIC 47;

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, seen from front.

Rev. PMTRP COS II VOT | PVB across fields
Pietas, veiled, standing right, both hands raised.

3.32 gr
18 mm.

VF

 

Good stuff as always, Oki. By the time you're done, there won't be any coins of Hadrian left for us!

 

Here is my lone Hadrian.
It's part of his travel series depicting Nilus, the Nile river god.
From my scanner, so not a great pic...

 

Welcome Neil UK.

 

welkom and a good start, with this very nice Nilus.