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A holed solver denarius of the emperor Hadrian with a reverse showing Aequitas. Coin Type: Holed silver denarius of Hadrian, 117-138 CE.
Mint and Date: Rome, 125-128 CE
Size and Weight: 16mm x 18mm, 2.86g
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right, fold of drapery on far shoulder.
Reverse: COS III
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Ref: RCV (2002) —; RIC II —
Provenance: Forum Ancient Coins, May 2008
BW Ref: 031 038 127
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Note: This type belongs among RIC's "Class B" denarii, with HADRIANVS AVGVSTS on the obverse and COS III on the reverse, but is not listed there.

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