{"product_id":"roman-emperor-hadrian-silver-denarius-coin-salus-feeding-serpent-altar-ric-198","title":"Roman Emperor Hadrian Silver Denarius Coin Salus feeding Serpent Altar - RIC 198","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003early Reign Issue — Salus Seated Feeding Sacred Serpent — 3.01g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAn attractive, historically significant silver denarius of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, struck at the Rome mint during the energetic early years of his rule (circa AD 119–122).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis particular specimen features a distinct portrait of the emperor and a classic reverse design showcasing Salus, the Roman goddess of health, safety, and public welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver (AR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.01 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/b\u003e Rome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e c. AD 119-122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/b\u003e RIC II.3, 198 (Historically RIC II, 137\/139); RSC 1353; BMC 314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex Locke \u0026amp; England Auction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right, featuring tight curls, a neatly cropped beard, and a trace of drapery visible on his far shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eP M TR P COS III\u003c\/code\u003e \/ Exergue: \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eSALVS AVG\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Salus, draped, seated left on an ornate throne. Her left arm rests comfortably on the throne back, while her extended right hand holds a patera (sacrificial bowl) to feed a sacred serpent rising up from a lit altar to her left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58053379981686,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2367.jpg?v=1781002157","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/roman-emperor-hadrian-silver-denarius-coin-salus-feeding-serpent-altar-ric-198","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}