Roman Empire, Hadrian (117-138 AD), Æ Semis

117-138 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Hadrian (117-138 AD), Æ Semis
Roman Empire, Hadrian (117-138 AD), Æ Semis
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Coin Description
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right.
Reverse: COS III / S - C Lyre.

Specifications
Diameter: ± 18,8 mm
Weight: ± 3,78 g

Condition
Very Fine (VF), smooth olive-green patina.

Reference
RIC 688.
Hadrian, Roman Emperor from 117-138 AD. He has been described as a 'benevolent dictator' and spent half of his reign abroad. In 122 AD he started the construction of a new wall that would separate the barbarians from the Romans in Britain. Despite the massacre during the second Roman-Jewish war (132-135 AD) he is still considered to be one of the 5 Good Emperors. His reign saw relative peace and his focus was mostly on culture.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Æ
Country / Region Roman Empire