ROMAN EMPIRE
Hadrian (AD 117–138)
Denarius – Rome Mint, AD 119–122
Material: Silver (AR)
Weight: 3.41 g
Reference: RIC II 83
✅ Bezel: Silver 925 – 14k gold plated
✅ Certificate of provenance and authenticity included
✅ Leather cord included
Description
An elegant silver denarius of Hadrian, struck at the Rome mint between AD 119 and 122, during a period of stability and prosperity within the Roman Empire.
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Draped and laureate bust of Hadrian facing right. The portrait emphasizes imperial authority and the continuity of power following the adoptive dynasty of Trajan.
Reverse
P M TR P COS III
Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus and cornucopia.
Felicitas represents prosperity, abundance, and the well-being of the Roman state—key themes promoted during Hadrian’s reign.
Historical Context
The denarius was the principal silver coin of the Roman Empire and widely used across all provinces.
Under Hadrian, the empire experienced a period of consolidation, economic stability, and cultural development. His reign is often associated with peace, administrative reform, and extensive travels throughout the Roman world.