Just got this delivered today. Hadrian: 11 August 117 - 10 July 138, A.D. Silver denarius, RIC 256, BM 677, RSC 963, gVF, Rome mint, 3.018g, 17.6mm, 180o, 134-138 A.D.; obverse HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head right; reverse MONETA AVG, Moneta sanding left holding scales and cornucopia;
Stunning piece. Hadrian was one of the Five Good Emperors as long as you weren't a Scottish Pict... Thanks for sharing pictures. Take Care Ben
Thanks Ben, That's what attracted me to this particular piece. The beautifully detailed portrait. It was well worth the money.
great coin, and hadrian was a very interesting character -- i'd be quite happy with a piece like that. may i ask where you picked it up? v.
Ver, I get all of my ancients here... www.forumancientcoins.com Great site to get them, learn about them, and pick up some good books as well.
