#22) Silver
Denarius of Hadrian, (A..D. 117-138)
Rome mint, A.D. 125-128
RIC 175
Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Rev: COS III - Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
18 mm, 3.0 g.
$40
Considered
one of the five good emperors, Hadrian spent much
of his reign traveling around the empire, inspecting conditions in the
territories and indulging his passion for hunting. Although some
sources claim that his later years were marred by increasing paranoia
and numerous executions, most agree that his reign was a peaceful and
prosperous one and marked the “Golden Age” of Rome.
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