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0031 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 117 AD Trajan & HadrianReference.
RIC 31; Strack 500; Banti 234; RIC II 534a
Bust B1 with Balteus strap
Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIANO HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap
Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P; in ex. S C
Trajan and Hadrian, standing holding globe between them.
21.64 gr
36 mm
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1214A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 710; Strack 818; Banti --; RIC 1214A
Bust A2/L/ Aegis
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with an Aegis
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P; in ex. S C
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre
24.21 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
Provenance: Bt F.J. Rist May 1997okidoki
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0036 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
Strack 502; Banti 147; RIC 36
Bust B1 with Balteus strap
Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER,
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap
Rev DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P, CONCORDIA S C in Ex.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding out patera and resting on a figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne
25.03 gr
34 mm
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0453 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD SalusReference.
RIC 453; Strack 560; Banti --;
Bust D2
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust with drapery covering cuirass, viewed from back
Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI; S C
Salus seated left, offering patera to snake coiled around alter set at before her.
27.27 gr
28 mm
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1228 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 710; Strack 818; Banti 476; RIC 1228
Bust D2+/L
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head draped, and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P; in ex. S C
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre
23.13 gr
32 mm
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2402A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD DianaReference.
RIC 2402A; RIC II, 777; C. 1364; BMC 1546; Strack 702; RIC 2402(D1)
Bust D2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust with drapery covering cuirass, viewed from back
Rev. S C in field
Diana standing, left, holding arrow and bow
22 gr
27 mm
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1866 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD HispaniaReference.
Strack 778; RIC II, 952; Spink 3633; C. 1272; RIC III, 1866; Banti 661
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare headed, 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
25.63 gr
33.3 mm
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0424 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD LibertasRIC II, 583a; C 948. BMC 1190A; Strack 549; RIC 424; Banti 512
Bust C1
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from front
Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C in ex.
Libertas, seated left, holding branch and sceptre
31.63 gr
35.5 mm
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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
26,71 gr
32 mm
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2255 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 750; RIC 2255; Strack 663; Banti 324
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing l., holding branch and long caduceus.
25.85 gr
32.3 mm
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2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD FidesReference.
RIC 758; cf BMCRE 1504; cf RIC 2266; Strack 668; Banti --
Bust A1 Aegis
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with Aegis
Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits
27.77 gr
32.6 mm
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1704 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD NilusReference.
RIC 1704; Strack 730; Banti 561; RIC 863
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. NILVS; S C in ex.
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia, amongst playing children; to right hippopotamus and reeds; below crocodile in water.
24.46 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
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0971 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 967; Strack 633; Bant 190; RIC 971
A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
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
26.50 gr
33.50 mm
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2253A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 749; RIC --; Strack 662 (unlisted bust); Banti --
Bust D2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust with drapery covering cuirass, viewed from back
Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia; wheel by feet left
22.15 gr
31 mm
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1969 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian on horsebackReference.
RIC 1969; Strack 815; Banti--; RIC II, --; C. --
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. EXERCITVS; THRACIAE / S C in ex.
Hadrian, riding right, with hand raised is gesture of address, towards a crowd of three soldiers with standards; another soldier behind horse
23.59 gr
32.50 mm
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1769 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis JudaeaReference.
RIC 1769; Strack 755; Banti 37
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTUI AVG IVDAEAE; 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 incense box. Two children stand by her feet. Victim bull at foot of altar
26.16 gr
31 mm
12h
Note.
Hadrian’s arrival in Judaea is commemorated on a very rare ADVENTUS sestertius. On the reverse, the emperor greets the figure of Judaea sacrificing over a pagan altar, accompanied by two children. It would be hard to imagine an image more offensive to Jewish sensibilities.
Hadrian made a brief visit to Judaea circa AD 130, during his second great provincial tour of AD 129-132. Prior to his arrival, rumors spread among the Jews that he intended to rebuild Jerusalem and the great Temple, destroyed during the Jewish War of AD 66-73, so he was at first warmly welcomed. However, Hadrian decided to rebuild the city as the Roman veteran colony of Aelia Capitolina, with a temple to Jupiter replacing the one once dedicated to Jehovah. This ultimately sparked the bloody Bar Kokhba Revolt of AD 132-135, which devastated the province and darkened Hadrian's final years. The rare coinage issued to mark his visit, with the legend ADVENTVS AVG IVDAEA ("the Emperor Enters Judaea") depicts Hadrian being greeted by a female personification of the province and two children. Judaea was renamed Syria Palaestina in response to the Bar Kochba conflict, though precisely when this occurred is not known.
Judaea was the empire’s most troubled province during Hadrian’s reign. For Romans, offering ritual sacrifice to the imperial state cult was a normal civic obligation. Most ancient religions were broadly tolerant of each other’s deities, but the Jews’ fierce insistence that their one, invisible God forbade any form of idolatry in their land was a constant source of tension.okidoki
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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
25.01 gr
32 mm
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0472 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Pietas Reference.
Strack 542; RIC 472; RIC II, 587
Bust C1
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG PM TRP COS III
Laureate, draped bust viewed from front
Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI; S C in field
Pietas veiled, standing right before altar, raising one hand and holding box of incense in other.
27,42 gr
34 mm
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0661 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 121-23 AD Ceres Reference.
Strack 573; RIC II, 610c; C 1075; RIC, 661cf; Banti --
Bust C2
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. P M TR P COS III, S C across field
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long vertical torch
27.43 gr
34 mm
6h
Note.
Wonderful portrait of Hadrian probably copied from a sculptural portrait.okidoki
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0244 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Felicitas Reference.
Strack 530 ; Banti 610; RIC II, 563b; C.1192; RIC, 244
Bust A4
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate bare bust with drapery
Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS III; S C in field
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
25.35 gr
35 mm
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1948A Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian Reference.
RIC --:Strack --; Banti--; RIC 1948A
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. EXERCITVS RAETICVS; S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, with officer behind on platform, raising hand in gesture of address towards crowd of three soldiers, with two standards, forepart of horse with horsemen behind.
20.76 gr
33 mm
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1610 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
RIC II, 840; C.144; Strack 709: RIC III, 1610; Banti 89
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head, 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
29.06 gr
33 mm
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0164 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Salus Reference.
RIC 164; Strack 517; RIC II, 553
Bust A4
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery
Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II; SALVS AVG in ex. S C in field
Salus seated left, holding out patera to feet snake coiled round altar
26.46 gr
32 mm
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0469 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Pietas Reference.
Strack 542; RIC 469; Banti 573; RIC II, 587
Bust A1
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG PM TRP COS III
Laureate head
Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI; S C in field
Pietas veiled, standing right before altar, raising one hand and holding box of incense in other.
24.16 gr
34 mm
6h
Note.
From the S. Pozzi Collection, ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 31, spring 1980, 107 and from the collection of Joachim Scheyer ('in Mailand'), Hess [147], 1 December 1913, 687.okidoki
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0238 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 119-23 AD SecuritasReference.
BMCRE 1163; Cohen 1397; Strack 528; Banti --; RIC 238; RIC II, 569
Bust A2 with Aegis (unlisted)
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head with aegis
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
24.5 gr
mm
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0410 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD ConcordiaReference.
RIC 410; Strack 547; Banti 150; RIC II 581b
Bust A2
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVM; S C in ex.
Concordia standing with head left, holding a legionary eagle in each hand
24.73 gr
33 mm
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0473 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Pietas Reference.
Strack 542; RIC 473; RIC II, 587
Bust D1
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG PM TRP COS III
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from front
Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI; S C in field
Pietas veiled, standing right before altar, raising one hand and holding box of incense in other.
27.71 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki
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1271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD IndulgentiaReference.
RIC 1271; Strack 827; BMCRE 1420 note; Old RIC --; Banti--; C. --
Bust B1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front
Rev. COS III P P INDVLGENTIA AVG; S C in ex.
Indulgentia seated left, extending her open right hand and holding transverse sceptre
25.84 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki
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2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD AequitasReference.
RIC 2370; RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre
23.69 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki
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1282 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference.
RIC II –; RIC II.3 1282 (this coin referenced and illustrated); Strack –;Banti –.
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P in three lines above, S C across field
Galley moving left with stearman and six rowers; vexillum on prow.
27 gr
32.50 mm
12h
Note.
From the Toliver Besson Collection, purchased from Jon Jencek (14 December 2012). Ex Goldberg 5.3 (7 June 2000), lot 3582; Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company Collection (Christie’s, 30 May 1949), lot 124 (part of).
This very rare Hadrian Sestertius was part of the highly important collection of Roman Brass Coins and Medallions originally formed in the mid-eighteenth century, and sold by order of The Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company. Spring notes that the coins came from the collections of the Museo del Padri Corsini acquired in Italy in 1748, and the Abbé Visconti, President of the Society of Antiquaries in Rome, purchased about 1774.okidoki
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1650 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Dacia Reference.
RIC II, 849; Strack 715: RIC 1650; Banti 237
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped, bust viewed from side
Rev. S C in field; DACIA in ex.
Dacia seated left, on pile of rocks, with foor on helmet, holding standard and falx (curved sword)
26.93 gr
34 mm
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2140 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Pietas standing with StorkReference.
RIC II, --; Strack ; Banti 572; RIC III, 2140
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, arms outstretched in prayer; stork at feet, left, and alter at feet right
25.85 gr
31 mm
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2154 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Felicitas Reference.
Strack 664; Banti 329 (S C in ex); C. 607; RIC 2154
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITAS P R S C in flied
Felicitas seated left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
24.36 gr
32 mm
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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
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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 Collectionokidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 1195okidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.okidoki
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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
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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.okidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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.okidoki
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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.”okidoki
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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 554okidoki
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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.
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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.okidoki
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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
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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 Aeliusokidoki
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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
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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 coinokidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ex Monsieur Note (1910-1982) Collection, France.= Lanz 18 1980=Banti 296okidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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.okidoki
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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
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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 Kimpelokidoki
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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
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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
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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)okidoki
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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.okidoki
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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
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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
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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
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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.okidoki
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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 Aeliusokidoki
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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
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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 collectionokidoki
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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. okidoki
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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.okidoki
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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
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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
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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.okidoki
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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.okidoki
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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
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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
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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
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