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0784 Hadrian Aureus Roma 125-27 AD Emperor on Horse
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Reference.
RIC 784; Strack 146;
Bust D2+
Obv. AVGVSTVS HADRIANVS
Bare head, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. COS III
Hadrian riding horse pacing right, raising right hand.
6.92 gr
21 mm
6h
Note.
All aurei of Hadrian from the period 125-127 AD have the obverse legend HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS with the emperor's name starting to the left of the bust. Only a small issue has this formula reversed, apparently struck from only one obverse die.
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