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Hadrian AE Semis or Quadrans (COS III/Standards, RIC II.3 888 var.)

Diameter 18.27 mm

Metal Bronze

Mint Rome

Orientation dies 6 h

Rarity R2 - Very rare

Type Semis

Weight 3.23 g

Coins Ancient (-650 to 476) Romans - Imperial and Republic... The Antonine (96 to 192) Hadrian

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HADRIAN, AD 117-138
AE Semis or Quadrans (18.27mm, 3.23g, 6h)
Struck AD 126-127. Rome mint
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: COS III, legionary eagle between two standards; S C in exergue
References: RIC II.3 888 var. (bust type), RCV 3703 var. (same)

A very rare and unlisted bust type. An excellent detailed large portrait of Hadrian.

Collection : Roman Imperial - the Nerva-Antonine Emperors