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66Hadrian__RIC750.jpg
2255 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 750; RIC 2255; Strack 663; Banti 325

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing l., holding branch and long caduceus.

26.18 gr
32 mm
6h
okidoki
67Hadrian__RIC636.jpg
0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870

A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head

Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia

22.32 gr
30 mm
h
okidoki
246Hadrian__RIC772.JPG
2384 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Providentia Reference.
RIC II, 772; C 1205; Strack 682; RIC 2384

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C in field
Providentia standing left, against column, hand over globe by feet and holding sceptre

23.43 gr
32 mm
h
okidoki
257Hadrian__RIC740f.JPG
2070 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Roma Hadrian Reference.
RIC II, 740f; C 85; cohen 87; Banti 68; Strack 642; RIC 2070

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. ADVENTVS AVG in Ex S-C
Roma standing right, holding spear, and greeting Hadrian standing left, and holding scroll.

25.14 gr
34 mm
h
okidoki
83Hadrian_RIC754e.jpg
2086 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 Roma HadrianReference.
RIC II, 754e; Banti 331; Strack RIC III, 2086

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG. COS. III. P. P.
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. FELICITAS AVG. in ex. S-C
Hadrian standing right and holding scroll,greeting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus.

26.01 gr
30 mm
h
okidoki
205Hadrian__RIC884.jpg
1745 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian Vis-à-vis GalliaReference
Strack 749; RIC II, 884; Cohen 32; Sear 3563; Banti 28; RIC III, 1745

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. ADVENTVI AVG GALLIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, on hand raised, in gesture of adress and the other holding scroll: facing him is Gallia, standing left, holding patera over altar, placed in centre, sacrificial bull at foot of altar

25.41 gr
32 mm
6h

note.
Ex.Walter Steinberg
okidoki
204Hadrian__RIC759.jpg
2410 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD FortunaReference.
RIC II, 759; Cohen 763; Sear 3599; Strack RIC III, 2410; Strack 669; Banti 422

Bust A1

Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev: FORTVNA AVG S C in field
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia.

25.92 gr
30 mm
h

Ex Walter Steinberg collection
1 commentsokidoki
239Hadrian__RIC631_.jpg
0738 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Diana Reference.
RIC II, 631b; C 316.; Strack 600; RIC 738; Banti 177

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS
laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. COS III
Diana standing right, holding arrow and Bow; in field, S - C

22,55 gr
32 mm
6h
okidoki
55Hadrian__RIC561a.jpg
0249 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD JupiterReference.
RIC II, 561a; RIC 249; Strack 533; Banti 599

Bust A4 Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery, and balteus strap

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III / S C (in excerque)
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre

27.3 gr
35 mm
6h
okidoki
279_Hadrian_RIC583a.jpg
0422 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD LibertasReference.
RIC II, 583a; C 948. BMC 1190A; Strack 549; RIC 422

Bust A1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate head

Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C in ex.
Libertas, seated left, holding branch and sceptre

26.50 gr
mm
h
2 commentsokidoki
152Hadrian__RIC970.jpg
0988 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 128-29 AD HilaritasReference.
Strack 629; RIC II, 970; C. 819; RIC 988

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head

Rev. HILARITAS P R; S C in field; COS III in exergue
Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopia; she is flanked by a male and female child grasping her palm and her dress respectively

25.56 gr
32 mm
6h

Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.
1 commentsokidoki
153Hadrian__RIC610.jpg
0660 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 121-23 AD Ceres Reference.
Strack 573; RIC II, 610c; C 1075; RIC, 660; Banti 590

Bust B1 crop

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust cropped of its pteryges

Rev. P M TR P COS III, S C across field.
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long vertical torch.

26,13 gr
34 mm
6h

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.
2 commentsokidoki
168Hadrian__RIC637.jpg
0834 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Aequitas-Moneta Reference.
RIC II, 637; RIC 834; Strack 609; Banti 200

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III S C in field
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and sceptre

25.66 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
Aequitas is the Latin concept of justice, equality, conformity, symmetry, or fairness.
It is the origin of the English word "equity". In ancient Rome, it could refer to either the legal concept of equity, or fairness between individuals.

During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti, which also appeared on coins.
She is depicted on coins holding a cornucopiae and a balance scale (libra), which was more often a symbol of "honest measure" to the Romans than of justice.
(Wiki)

Ex American Numismatic Society #1001.1.22972.
okidoki
125Hadrian__RIC638.jpg
0741 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Virtus Reference.
C.356, RIC. II, 638, BMC.1307: Strack 614; RIC 741; Banti 196

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III in field S-C
Virtus stepping on helmet, left, holding parazonium and spear

27.92 gr
30 mm
6h
okidoki
123Hadrian__RIC779D.jpg
2288 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Nemesis-Victory Reference.
RIC II, 779d; C. 1374; BMC 1549; Strack 704; RIC 2288

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. S C in field
Nemesis-Victory advancing right, holding branch and raising fold of drapery to spit on chest.

29.32 gr
32 mm
h
2 commentsokidoki
109Hadrian__RIC785.jpg
2168 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
RIC II, 785; Strack 686; Banti 697; RIC 2168

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. SALVS AVG; S C in field
Salus standing right, holding patera to feed snake entwined around altar before her

22.63 gr.
30.00 mm
h
okidoki
398Hadrian_RIC943var_.jpg
1826 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD ArabiaReference.
Strack 770; RIC II, 943; C. 1233; RIC III, 1826 pl ; Banti 643

Bust C2/L

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. RESTITVTORI ARABIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Arabia who holds bundle of cinnamon or incense canes; camel between the figures.

25.60 gr
32 mm
h
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411Hadrian_RIC614a.jpg
0652 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD Virtus Reference.
Strack 571; RIC II, 614a; Banti 774; C.1466; RIC 652

Bust B1 crop

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust cropped of its pteryges

Rev. PM TR P COS III; VIRT AVG / S C in field
Virtus stepping on helmet, left, holding parazonium and spear

23.90 gr
33 mm
6h
2 commentsokidoki
426Hadrian_RIC582.jpg
0421 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD Hadrian Reference.
RIC II, 582; C 930; Strack 548; RIC 421

Bust C1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III:
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from front

Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG III in Ex. S C
Hadrian, seated left on platform, hand extended towards citizen, advancing right, with fold of toga held out; in background Liberalitas standing front, holding up coin scoop; behind Hadrian, attendant standing left.

24.93 gr
33 mm
h

Note.
Comment on Tablet by Curtis Clay.
The object in question was a tablet with a set number of shallow coin-size depressions drilled into it, say 50 depressions. It was dipped into the chest of coins like a scoop, and shaken until one coin had settled into each depression. Any excess coins were then swept back into the chest with the official's other hand, and the full board containing exactly fifty coins was then emptied into the outstretched toga of the recipient. So the object in question was a coin scoop/coin counter, meant to rapidly and accurately distribute the required number of coins to each recipient.
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427Hadrian_RIC969.jpg
0977 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969; C 727; RIC III, 977

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head

Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder on globe.

21.95 gr
33 mm
6h
okidoki
444Hadrian_RIC758.jpg
2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fides Reference.
RIC II, 758; BMCRE 1504; RIC III, 2266; Strack 668; Banti 392

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits

20.62 gr
30 mm
6h
okidoki
460Hadrian_RIC645.jpg
0735 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD EmperorReference.
RIC III, 645; Strack 590; RIC III, 735

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev.COS III S C EXPED AVG in ex.
Hadrian, riding prancing horse left, raising his right hand.

27.85 gr.
33 mm.
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466Hadrian_RIC650.JPG
0806 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Hadrian Neptune standing Reference.
RIC II, 650; Banti 553; RIC III, 806; Strack 595

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III; NEP(tunus) RED(ux)/ S C in field
Neptune stepping on prow, right, holding trident and dolphin

21 gr
31 mm
h
okidoki
471Hadrian_RIC777.jpg
2398 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Diana Reference.
RIC II, 777d; C. 1364; BMC 1546; Strack RIC 2398

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. S C in field
Diana standing, left, holding arrow and bow

26.12 gr
31 mm
h
okidoki
484Hadrian_RIC941.jpg
1815 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
Strack 769; RIC II, 941f; BMCRE 1789; C.1228; RIC III 1815

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side


Rev. RESTITVTORI AFRICAE, in Ex.SC,
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Africa who wears elephant-scalp and holds bunch of corn-ears; more corn grows on the ground between figures

24.65 gr
34 mm
6h
okidoki
492Hadrian_RIC611.jpg
0666 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Minerva Reference.
Strack 574; RIC II, 611b; C. 1066; Banti RIC 666; Banti 582

Bust B1 crop

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible

Obv. P M TR P COS III in field. S C
Minerva, standing left, dropping incense on a candelabrum on left, and holding vertical spear; shield containing snake.resting on ground right

27.30 gr
33 mm
12h
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499Hadrian_RIC952.jpg
1865 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD HispaniaReference.
Strack 778; RIC II, 952; Spink 3633; C. 1272; RIC 1865; Banti 662

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Hispania, who shoulders olive branch; rabbit between the figures

25.40 gr
mm
h
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498Hadrian_RIC594b.jpg
0450 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD ORBIS TERRARVMReference. Rare
RIC II, 594b; Spink 3637 var C. 1285; Banti 678; Strack 559; RIC 450

Bust A2

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM in ex. S C
Orbis, towered and holding globe, kneeling right, and being raised by Hadrian holding scroll and standing left

24.23 gr
mm
h
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520Hadrian_RIC541a.jpg
0075 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 117 AD FortunaReference.
RIC II, 541a; BMCRE 1110; Cohen 751; Banti 409; RIC 75; Strack 505

Bust B1 with Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap


Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS FORT RED/S C in two lines in exergue
Fortuna, seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

28.43 gr
34 mm
6h
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521Hadrian_RIC543.jpg
0100 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 509; Cohen 753; Banti 416 var. ( Baldric strap); RIC 100 pl

Bust A4 with Aegis and Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with Aegis and Balteus strap

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS DES II S C FORT RED
Fortuna, seated left holding rudder cornucopia

27.37 gr
32 mm
6h
okidoki
524Hadrian_RIC645.jpg
0735 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD EmperorReference.
RIC III, 645; Strack 590; RIC III, 735

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev.COS III S C EXPED AVG in ex.
Hadrian, riding prancing horse left, raising his right hand.

25.58 gr
32 mm
6h
okidoki
536Hadrian_RIC551a.jpg
0150 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD FortunaReference.
RIC III, 150; RIC II, 551a; Banti 414; Strack 515

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II S C FORT RED (S-C in ex.)
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

26.04 gr
33 mm
h

Note. Matt Smith
Legend: reads PONT(ifex) MAX(imus) TR(ibunicia) POT(estate) COS [II], or “Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas [i.e. endowed with power of tribune], Consul for the second time.
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558Hadrian_RIC888.jpg
1761 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 888c, Banti 34; Strack 751; RIC 1761

Bust C2+

Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of adres and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding cornucopia bull at foor of altar

23.00 gr
32 mm
6h
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571Hadrian_RIC632.JPG
0813 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD Neptune Reference.
Strack 605; RIC II, 632; Banti 170 (same die) ; C. 308; BMC 1286; RIC 813

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III in field S C
Neptune stepping on prow right, holding trident and dolphin

23.28 gr
32 mm
6h
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582Hadrian_RIC950.JPG
1848 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD GalliaReference.
RIC II, 950f; Strack 776 ; Banti 658; BMCRE 1807; Cohen 1249; RIC III, 1848

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Gallia.

27.50 gr
32 mm
12h
okidoki
586Hadrian_RIC536.jpg
0243 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Felicitas Reference.
Strack 530 ; Banti 609; RIC II, 563b; C.1192; RIC 243

Bust A2

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate head with drapery

Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS III / S - C.
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.

25.35 gr
34 mm
6h
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590Hadrian_RIC612.jpg
0680 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Spes Reference.
Strack 576; RIC II, 612b; Banti 595; RIC 680

Bust B1 crop

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust cropped of its pteryges (thunderbolt on leather strap)


Rev. P M TR P COS III S C
Spes advancing left, holding flower and hitching robe

28.15 gr
33 mm
6h

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Lepczyk 61 (13 March 1985), lot 365; Vatican Museum duplicate from St. John’s College Collection, no. 429.
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622Hadrian_RIC535b.JPG
0035 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 117 AD Concordia Reference.
RIC cf535b; BMC cf1104; Strack cf502; Banti 145; RIC 35

Bust A4 with Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER,
Laureate bare bust with drapery, and balteus

Rev DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P, CONCORDIA and S C in field
Concordia seated left on throne, holding out patera and resting on a figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne

24.78 gr
35 mm
6h


When he became emperor following the death of Trajan in 117 AD, questions immediately arose regarding the validity of Hadrian's succesion. Although it is clear from Hadrian's early career and marriage to Sabina (Trajan's grand-niece) that the emperor brought his young kinsman within the imperial court, Trajan, unlike Nerva before, made no move to adopt Hadrian formally, instead possibly preferring others. This fact prompted Hadrian, in the early days of his reign to emphasize his legitimacy to the succession. Hadrian declared Trajan divus and ordered his ashes installed in the Column of his newly complete Forum. Trajan's name and titles were incorporated into the new imperial nomenclature, a privilege reserved solely for legitimate heirs. At the same time, coins were struck to associate the new reign with the previous administration and declare a peaceful transferral of power. The legend DAC PARTHICO (in the dedicatory dative), clearly refers to Trajan, while the Concordia reverse type (to date, uncommon with the addition of Spes), emphasized by the inclusion of CONCORDIA in the exergue, demonstrated Hadrian's potential willingness for the time to continue Trajan's policies, thereby insuring continued political harmony, something which disintegrated as Hadrian's reign progressed.
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661Hadrian_RIC711.jpg
1159 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 711; C. 895.; Strack 823; Banti 481; RIC III, 1159

Bust D2+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head draped, and cuirassed bust viewed from side

Rev. IVSTITIA AVG P P S C in field: in ex. COS III
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre

27.15 gr
32 mm
12h
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687Hadrian_RIC757.jpg
2109 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD FelicitasReference.
Strack 661; RIC II, 748; Banti 317; C. 607; RIC III, 2109

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. FELICITAS P R S C in field
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia

22.54 gr
32.34 mm
6h
okidoki
698Hadrian_RIC590.jpg
0262 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Lictor Reference.
RIC II, 590b; Banti 620; Strack 555; C 1210; RIC 262

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAES TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate heroic bust right, slight drapery

Rev. RELIQVA VETERA HS NOVIES MILL ABOLITA / S - C
Lictor standing left, torching heap of bonds and shouldering fasces

25.59 gr
32 mm
6h

Notes.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=RELIQVA%20VETERA%20HS%20NOVIES%20MILL%20ABOLITA

From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 1611.

In July of AD 118 Hadrian made his first appearance in Rome as emperor to celebrate a Parthian triumph in the name of Trajan. He was quickly called away to Moesia to subdue the Sarmatians and Roxolani. While away, four high ranking senators – Lucius Quietus, Cornelius Palma, L. Publius Celsus and C. Avidius – were executed by the senate for an alleged conspiracy against Hadrian, despite a promise by Hadrian not to execute members of the Senate. To calm a suspicious public, Hadrian held a week long gladiatorial show, granted an extra public largesse, and, as this coin advertises, relinquished the public debt to the state equaling 900 million sestertii. This event culminated in an elaborate ceremony held in the Forum of Trajan where all records of these debts were set on fire.
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729Hadrian_RIC589b.jpg
0260 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-21 AD Hadrian Reference.
BMC 1204. Cohen 1207; RIC II 589b; Banti 617; RIC 260

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM / S C in field
Hadrian standing facing, his head turned to left, holding scroll in his left hand and raising his right towards eagle flying right in upper left field and bearing scepter in its claws.

27.14 gr
33 mm
6h

ex.
Nomos AG auction Obolos 6 Lot Lot 637
Auction 142 lot 2557 2005 Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung
Auction 73 lot 644 2004 Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH

Note. CNG
This fascinating reverse type is meant to emphasize the legitimacy of Hadrian's rule: Jupiter's symbol, the eagle, is bringing a sceptre to the emperor.
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735Hadrian_RIC840.jpg
1609 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
RIC II, 840; C.144; Strack 709: RIC III, 1609; Banti 92

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. AFRICA S C in ex.
Africa, reclining left, before basket of corn, wearing elephant scalp headdress, holding up scorpion and also holding cornucopia

23.30 gr
32 mm
12h

Note.
From the E.E. Clain Stefanelli collection
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756Hadrian_RIC790~0.JPG
2429 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Spes Reference
RIC II, 790d; C. 1419; Strack 697; Banti 745; RIC 2429

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. SPES P R S C
Spes advancing left, holding flower and hitching robe

26.80 gr
30.54 mm
6h
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766Hadrian_RIC763.JPG
2162 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JupiterReference.
RIC II, 763; C. 861;BMC 1521; Strack 671: RIC III, 3163

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. IOVI CVSTODI S C in ex.
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre

25.05 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
IOVI CVSTODI as Jupiter protector, protecting the health of Hadrian and Aelius
okidoki
157Hadrian__RIC743.jpg
2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Aequitas Reference.
RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85: RIC 2370

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S-C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre

20.35 gr
30 mm
6h

Ex Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.
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832Hadrian_RIC551a.jpg
0150 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC II, 551a; Banti 415; Strack 515; RIC, 150

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II S C FORT RED (S-C in field)
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

24.95 gr
35 mm
6h
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854Hadrian_RIC858.jpg
1674 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Mauretania Reference.
Strack 720; RIC II 858; C. 961; BMC 1762; RIC 1674; Banti 537

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. MAVRETANIA S C in ex.
Mauretania standing right, holding snake coiled javelins and is in front of horse pacing right, which (s)he holds by the bridle

23.32 gr
32 mm
6h
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855Hadrian_RIC706.jpg
1171 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference rare var.
RIC II, 706; Strack 841; C. 699-701; Banti 376; RIC III 1171

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. FELICITATI / AVG P P S-C in field; COS III in exergue
Galley left with steersman and six rowers; curved stern above hortator, two sigma at stern (no vexillum on prow)

23.41 gr
31 mm
12h
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770Hadrian_RIC706~0.jpg
1285 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference
RIC II, 706; Strack 837; C. 657; Banti 337; RIC 1285

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head

Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C in field
Galley moving left with stearman and five rowers; vexillum on prow.

23.61 gr
31 mm
12h

Ex.
Stack's Bowers Galleries January 2013 N.Y.I.N.C. lot 5210

Note.
An acrostolium is an ornamental extension of the stem post on the prow of an ancient warship. Often used as a symbol of victory or of power at sea. (numiswiki)
1st-4th Century AD:
The Ship in Imperial Rome

Realizing its importance, Augustus established the Roman navy along lines similar to that of the legions. In addition to a number of key harbors, from which ships could be deployed, he stationed several fleets (Latin classes) in key areas throughout the empire. Among these, the classis Britannica patrolled the channel between Gaul and Britannia, protecting the shipping lanes. Its strategic regional importance is commemorated in the coinage of several of the period usurpers from the area. M. Aurelius Postumus was the first to do so (lots 676-679). His bronze ship issues carry the legend LAETITIA AVG, emphasizing the source of imperial well-being resides in a strong navy. The usurper M. Aurelius Carausius, commander of the classis Britannica under Diocletian, struck coins commemorating, in part, his control of that fleet and its abilities in keeping the sea lanes open (lot 680). His short-lived successor, Allectus, continued the type (lots 681-684).

One important function of the navy was the transportation of the imperial family on state visits. From the time of Augustus, vessels were dispatched to carry the emperor between the capital and the provinces. One such instance is commemorated in a rare bronze as, struck at Patrae in AD 66/7 (lot 609). The reverse depicts the quinquereme used to carry Nero on his infamous tour of Greece. Hadrian’s extensive travels were recorded with a wide variety of ship types struck at Rome (lots 610-622), and in the East (lot 623). An inscription from Ephesus (Syll. III 3241), records that a local captain, L. Erastus, used his ship to transport the emperor while he was in that area. A coin struck at Alexandria (lot 624) is of particular importance for, in the same year as the coin was struck Antinoüs drowned as the imperial party was sailing up the Nile. Hadrian’s successors continued to travel, now to shore up border conflicts or prepare for one of the periodic wars with Persia (lots 625-627; 631-675). By the middle of the third century AD local issues, rather than those minted at the imperial capital, recorded these events, a sign that the center of power was drifting away from Rome itself.

Warships were not the exclusive vessel of the Roman navy. Providing the empire with an uninterrupted supply of grain, as well as other necessary supplies, necessitated the construction of ship for such a purpose. Unlike the warship, which required speed and strength for ramming, the merchantman (Greek nau~ stroggulh; Latin navis oneraria) was of broader beam. Many of these vessels, like the ponto or more common actuaria resembled the shape of a trireme and could be powered by both oars and sails. Since ships of this type were used to transport vital commodities such as wine and grain, they, like the large ponto, are often those shown on coins from the Black Sea (lots 655 and 664-666). The great Roman merchantman, or corbita, often seen in part on imperial issues commemorating the annona, is more familiar (lots 607-608). Powered by two large sails, it featured a rear cabin in the shape of a swan and was the true workhorse of Roman merchant vessels; its type continued well into the Byzantine period.
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864Hadrian_RIC636.jpg
0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; RIC 870; Banti 183

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev: COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia

23.53 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
Ex Collection Freimut Hüther (1935-2016)
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865Hadrian_RIC918.jpg
1928 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Emperor Reverence.
RIC II, 918; Strack 793; C.561; Banti 260; RIC 1928

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. S C in field; EXERC DACICVS in ex.
Hadrian standing on platform, holding scroll and raising other hand in gesture of adress towards crowd of four soldiers with three standards

24.10 gr
32 mm
6h
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918Hadrian_RIC712.jpg
1242 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Liberalitas Reference.
RIC II, 712; Cohen 922; Strack 819; Banti 491; RIC, 1242 pl

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG COS III P P; S C in field
Liberalitas, standing right, emptying cornucopia with both hands

22.75 gr
33 mm
12h
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982Hadrian_RIC569.jpg
0238 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD SecuritasReference.
BMCRE 1163; Cohen 1397; Strack 528; Banti 736 (1 specimen); RIC 238; RIC II, 569

Bust A1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III; S C in field; SECVR AVG in ex.
Securitas, seated left, holding sceptre and propping other arm to support head

26.38 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
Dr. walter Kimpel
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983Hadrian_RIC760.jpg
2118 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC II, 760; C. 772; BMC 1514; Strack 670; Banti 428; RIC III 2118

C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. FORTVNA AVG S C
Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia

25.12 gr
31 mm
6h
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1040Hadrian_RIC549.jpg
0162 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Annona Reference.
RIC II, 549; C 184; Strack 513; Banti 102; BMC 1125; RIC 162

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery.

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II in ex. ANNONA AVG in field, S - C
Annona standing right, holding cornucopia: modius at feet to right with corn-ears and poppy with prow of ship behind

20.56 gr
31.2 mm
6h

Note.
In ancient Rome, the Romans used the term Cura Annonae ("care for the grain supply"), in honour of their goddess Annona and the grain dole was distributed from the Temple of Ceres.
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1069Hadrian_RIC764.jpg
2271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 764; Banti 464; C.880; Strack 673; RIC III, 2271

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. IVSTITIA AVG; S C in ex.
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre

26.06 gr
32 mm
6h
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1086Hadrian_RIC956.jpg
1876 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 956; BMCRE 1823; Cohen 1275; Banti --: Strack 779; RIC 1876 pl

Bust C2+ Lion

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head with lions trophy around neck

Rev. RESTITVTORI ITALIAE,
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Italia, who holds a cornucopia

25.17 gr
31 mm
6h
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1087Hadrian_RIC636.jpg
0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870

A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head

Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia

27.95 gr
33 mm
6h
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1108Hadrian_RIC935var_.jpg
1960 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian on horsebackReference.
Banti 296 (this coin); RIC II, 935; C. 585 var. (same); BMCRE 1689 var. (same); Strack 809; Hill 887; RIC 1960

Bust C2+

Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. EXERCITVS SYRIACVS / SC in ex.
Hadrian, holding sceptre, riding left with hand raised is gesture of address, towards a crowd of three soldiers with standards

28.20 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
Ex Monsieur Note (1910-1982) Collection, France.= Lanz 18 1980=Banti 296
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1121Hadrian_RIC764.jpg
2271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 764; Banti 464; C.880; Strack 673; RIC III, 2271

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. IVSTITIA AVG; S C in ex.
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre

24.08 gr
31 mm
6h
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1128Hadrian_RIC651.jpg
0807 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD NeptuneReference.
RIC II, 651; C. 980; Strack 596; BMCRE 1317; RIC 807

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III; NEP RED / S C in field
Neptune stepping on prow holding trident reversed and acrostolium.

27.03 gr
35 mm
6h
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1150Hadrian_RIC635.jpg
0811 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 125-28 AD Neptune Reference.
Strack 604; RIC II, 635; Banti 172; C. 312; BMC 1291; RIC 811

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III in field S C
Neptune stepping on prow, left holding acrostolium and trident


24.75 gr
33 mm
6h
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1162Hadrian_RIC586c.jpg
0435 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD MonetaReference.
RIC II, 586; C. 974; BMC 1196; Banti 549; Strack 552; RIC 435

Bust C1

Obv. IMP. CAESAR. TRAIANVS. HADRIANVS. AVG. P. M. TR. P. COS. III.
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right

Rev. MONETA AVGVSTI S C
Moneta, standing left, holding scales and cornucopia

28.03 gr
32 mm
6h
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1178Hadrian_RIC782.jpg
1451 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian- Horus Reference.
RIC II, 782; C 1384; RIC 1451; Banti 728; Strack 701

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. S C in field
Hadrian-Horus, stepping on crocodile right, holding spear and parazonium

29.33 gr
33 mm
6h
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1183Hadrian_RIC552.jpg
0163 Hadrian Orichalcum Sestertius, Roma 118 AD Hadrian and Liberalitas Reference.
RIC II, 552; Strack 516; Hunter II 324, BMCRE III 1137, Cohen II 914, SRCV II 3606 var. (band over shoulder, S - C at sides); Banti 488; RIC III, 163

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust with drapery.

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II / S C LIBERALITAS AVG
Hadrian seated left on curule chair set on platform, hand extended towards attendant, seated left, who is making distribution to citizen scaling platform steps with fold of toga held out; in background Liberalitas standing left, holding up coin scoop

25.81 gr
35 mm
6h

Note.
The generosity and munificent largesses of Hadrian, after having been recorded many times on various coins and in diverse ways, are on the reverse of a first brass medal of great rarity, glorified altogether by the above splendid title, "The Benefactor of the World," a superlative the more remarkable, inasmuch as, neither before nor afterward, is it found conferred on any other emperor. -- Dictionary| of Roman| Coins|
FORVM coin
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1210Hadrian_RIC763.jpg
2163 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JupiterReference.
RIC II, 763; C. 861;BMC 1521; Strack 671: RIC III, 3163

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. IOVI CVSTODI S C in ex.
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre

21.96 gr
32.50 mm
6h

Note.
IOVI CVSTODI as Jupiter protector, protecting the health of Hadrian and Aelius
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1211Hadrian_RIC786.jpg
2420 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
RIC II 786; C 1333; Banti 696; Strack 687; RIC 2420

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. SALVS AVG; S C in field
Salus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; feeding snake coiled around altar before her.

29.94 gr
32 mm
6h
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1212Hadrian_RIC783.jpg
2428 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Decastyle TempleReference.
RIC II 783; Strack 696; C. 1422; BMC 1554; RIC III, 2428 (noted): Banti 752

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. [SPQR] S-C
Decastyle temple set on base; temple is flanked by two columns, each decorated with a statue on top columns surmounted by statues and set on pedestals on either side

22.71 gr
31 mm
12h

Note.
The great temple of Venus and Rome, was actually two temples that were built back-to-back. Dedigned by Hadrian, the temple of Venus faced the Flavian ampitheatre and that of Rome overlooked the Forum. Construction began in 121 AD, but was not completed until 141 AD under Antoninus Pius. The temple was destroyed by fire in 307 AD, and later rebuilt by Maxentius. Its remains can still be seen in Rome today.
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1217Hadrian_RIC969.JPG
0981 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969h; C 727; Banti 399 (one specimen); RIC III, 981

Bust C2/L

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder on globe.

23.00 gr
33 mm.
6h
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1230Hadrian_RIC583.JPG
0422 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD LibertasReference.
RIC II, 583; C 948. BMC 1190A; Strack 549; RIC 422

Bust A2

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C in ex.
Libertas, seated left, holding branch and sceptre

24.24 gr
34 mm
6h

Note.
ex Münzzentrum Köln, Auktion 45, 1981, Los 554
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1249Hadrian_RIC547.jpg
0158 Hadrian Orichalcum Sestertius, Roma 118 AD RomaReference.
RIC II, 547; Strack 511; C. 91; BMC 1120; RIC 158

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust with drapery.

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II in ex. ADVENTVS AVG / S C
Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding vertical spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, and holding scroll

28.79 gr
35 mm
6h

Legend: reads PONT(ifex) MAX(imus) TR(ibunicia) POT(estate) COS [II], or “Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas [i.e. endowed with power of tribune], Consul for the second time.” The reverse exergue reads ADVENTVS [AVG](usti), or “the arrival of Augustus,” and S(enatus) C(onsulto), which indicates the coin’s value is supported “by the decree of the Senate.”
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1270Hadrian_RIC968.jpg
0996 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 128-29 AD Hadrian with Roma and SenateReference.
RIC II, 968; Banti 193; BMC 1364; C. 352; Hill 388; Strack 632; RIC 996

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head

Rev. S C in field; COS III in ex
Hadrian, Roma and Senator adventus group: Hadrian stands left, the Senator stands right, Roma, holding spear, stands between them facing Emperor, and drawing his hand towards the extended hand of the Senator.

25.00 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
The Romans often staged events in which the emperor was accompanied by actors dressed to personify symbolic personalities such as Annona, Liberalitas, Roma, et al. Here we see the emperor clasping the hand of the Senate in the presence of Roma, who stands behind them confirming their cooperative spirit by resting her hand on theirs.

This reverse type, representing "Concordia Senatus," likely commemorates the conferring of the title pater patriae upon Hadrian by the Senate in 128 AD.
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1284Hadrian_RIC743.jpg
2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Aequitas Reference.
RIC 2370; RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre

26.70 gr
32 mm
6h
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1357Hadrian_RIC773.jpg
2416 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 773d; Strack 683; C. 1296; BMC 1540; Banti 686; RIC 2416

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. ROMA S C
Roma standing left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left

24,55 gr
32 mm
6h
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1358Hadrian_RIC884.jpg
1761 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 888c, Banti 34; Strack 751; RIC III, 1761

Bust C2+

Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of address and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding cornucopia Victim bull at foot of altar

26.43 gr
34 mm
12h
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1397Hadrian_RIC_III150.jpg
0150 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC 150; Strack 515; RIC II, 551a; Banti 416

Bust A4 with Aegis

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with Aegis

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II S C FORT RED (S-C in ex.)
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

25.10 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
Legend: reads PONT(ifex) MAX(imus) TR(ibunicia) POT(estate) COS [II], or “Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas
[i.e. endowed with power of tribune], Consul for the second time.
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202Hadrian__RIC586~0.jpg
0433 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-21 AD Moneta Reference.
RIC II,586; BMC 1196; Banti --; Strack 552; RIC, 433

Bust A4 with Aegis (Aegis unlisted)

Obv. IMP. CAESAR. TRAIANVS. HADRIANVS. AVG. P. M. TR. P. COS. III.
Laureate, bare bust with Aegis

Rev. MONETA AVGVSTI, S C in field
Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopia

23.75 gr
34 mm
6h
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1416Hadrian_RICIII979.jpg
0979 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969; C 727; RIC 979; Banti 396

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped bust, seen from side

Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder.

28.50 gr
34 mm
6h

Note.
Hadrian’s famous “Travel Series” of coins can be stretched to include issues that celebrate the “Fortunate return” (FORTVNA REDVX) from one of his many imperial journeys, as with this sestertius.
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1433Hadrian_RICIII2277.jpg
2277 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Moneta Reference.
RIC II, 767; Strack 677; RIC 2277; Banti 541; C. 969

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. MONETA AVG S C in field
Moneta holding scales and cornucopia

24.97 gr
30 mm
6h
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1444Hadrian_RICIII_2263.jpg
2263 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD PaxReference.
RIC II, 770; Strack 679; Banti 565; RIC 2263

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. PAX AVG S C in ex.
Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre

27.62 gr
32 mm
6h
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1442Hadrian_RICIII__870_cf.jpg
0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870

A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head

Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory (holding trophy) and cornucopia

27.18 gr
33 mm
6h
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1440Hadrian_RICIII_2384.jpg
2384 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Providentia Reference.
RIC II, 772; C 1205; Strack 682; RIC 2384; Banti 614

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C in field
Providentia standing left, against column, hand with wand over globe by feet and holding sceptre

24.94 gr
30 mm
6h
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1443Hadrian_RICIII_2411.jpg
2411 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC II, 759; Cohen 763; Sear 3599; Strack RIC 2411 pl; Strack 669; Banti 419

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. FORTVNA AVG S C in field
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia.

25.28 gr
32 mm
6h

Note.
Hess Jan. 1926 lot 1195
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1441Hadrian_RICIII_1260.jpg
1260 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Clementia Reference.
Strack 826; RIC 1260; Banti 230; C. 515

Bust B1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front with Gorgoneion

Rev. COS III P P CLEMENTIA AVG S C in field
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre

25.61 gr
32 mm
6h
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1457Hadrian_RICIII_2134.jpg
2134 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Pietas standing with StorkReference.
RIC II, 771; Strack 681; Banti 571; RIC III, 2134

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. PIETAS AVG S C in field
Pietas standing facing, with head left, with arms outstretched in prayer; altar at feet, left, and stork at feet right

23.42 gr
30 mm
6h
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1460Hadrian_RICIII_2266.jpg
2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fides Reference.
RIC II, 758; BMCRE 1504; RIC 2266; Strack 668; Banti 392

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits

24.38 gr
30.50 mm
6h
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1463Hadrian_RICIII_1452.jpg
1452 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian- Horus Reference.
RIC II, 782; C 1384; RIC 1452; Banti 732; Strack 701

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. S C in field
Hadrian-Horus, stepping on crocodile right, holding spear and parazonium

26.28 gr
33 mm
6h
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1474Hadrian_RICIII_1704.jpg
1840 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD BithyniaReference.
Strack 775; RIC II, 948; C. 1240; RIC III, 1840; Banti 651

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Bithynia, who wears turreted headdress and shoulders rudder

26.65 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
Morris Collection
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2893A Hadrian Medallion Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
Cf. RIC 2893; cf. Strack 482; cf. Mittag 97; cf. Gnecchi III, p. 23, 129; cf. Banti 692sn

Bust A2+

Obv. IMP CAESAR HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head, with drapery

Rev. SALVS on altar
Salus standing right, before altar, feeding snake hanging from tree on the right.

47.98 gr
36 mm
12h
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