Hadrian AR Denarius 119-122 AD Minerva Promachus Silver Roman Coin RIC 69

• Denomination: AR Denarius

• Mintage Period: Circa AD 119–122

• Mint: Rome

• Weight: 2.82 grams

• References: RIC II (1st ed.) 69 (or RIC II.3 [2nd ed.] 517); RSC 1063a; BMCRE 120.

Design Description

• Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

  Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right. On this particular specimen, there is a visible fold of drapery sitting on the far (left) shoulder.

  The portrait displays strong Roman high-relief style with cleanly detailed curls in the hair and beard.

• Reverse: P M TR P COS III

  Minerva Promachus advancing right, brandishing a spear (or javelin) in her raised right hand and holding a rounded shield (ancile) on her left arm. She is wearing a crested helmet and a long, flowing chiton with an aegis draped over her chest and back.

  Provenance: Ex Locke & England (Leamington Spa).