Hadrian Sestertius Roma 134-38 AD Decastyle Temple

[okidoki]

Dear cf,

For me an important piece, very rare on Hadrian Rome minted coins
 
Reference.
RIC II 783; Strack 695; c. 1420; BMC 1554

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head right

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
6h

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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[FlaviusDomitianus]

Archotecturale reverses are always great.

Congrats

Alberto

[Meepzorp]

Hi oki,

Nice coin!

It has a beautiful temple.

Meepzorp

[okidoki]

Thank you both,

a correction was needed

it's Strack 696=Cohen 1422