concoria with Statue of spes hadrian sestertius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by ro1974, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Hey all, Out my collection:
    Hadrianus C 259 Ric
    24,71 G

    Obverse
    IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER; Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right
    Reverse
    DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P S C CONCORDIA; Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding out patera in right hand and resting left on statuette of Spes set on base; cornucopiae below
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    I like the spes on this coin

    Greetings,

    your spes are welcome
     
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  3. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    VERY attractive coin!!!

    I can't recall seeing (or noticing) a reverse with a seated Concordia resting her elbow on a statuette of Spes.....perhaps they are all worn away on my modest examples???
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice hefty coin, ro. Always nice to handle, eh?
     
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  5. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    Great coin ro.
     
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  6. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

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    More sharp
     
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  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Much better
     
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