Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
HADRIAN, AD 117-138
AR Denarius (17.73mm, 3.00g, 6h)
Struck AD 137. Rome mint
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head of Hadrian right
Reverse: VOTA PVBLICA, Hadrian, togate, standing left, sacrificing from patera over tripod-altar
References: RIC II 2326, RCV 3550
Attractively toned with a fine portrait. The reverse of this coin depicts Hadrian performing one of his many duties as emperor - offering votive sacrifices on behalf of the public well-being (VOTA PVBLICA).
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Nerva-Antonine Emperors