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Auction 360  18 Oct 2019
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Estimate: 3000 EUR
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AV Aureus 117 AD, HADRIANUS 117–138 AD Rome mint. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PART F. Rev. Fortuna seated left DIVI NER NEP. PM TR· P· COS; FORT RED in exergue.Vgl. RIC 15; Coh. 742; S. 3392Emperor Hadrian had a keen interest in experiencing firsthand the diverse peoples and places of his vast realm. He spent much of his reign touring virtually every province of the Empire. This is also reflected in the coinage as many reverse types commemorate the diversity of the Empire. Hadrian who had come from a military career before becoming governor of Syria, paid particular attention to frontier defenses and military morale. His most well-known construction in Northern England can still be seen today; 'Hadrian's Wall.'7.15 g. NGC Ch VF. Strike 5 of 5, Surface 3 of 5
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