An Engraving Error ?
HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / VOT - PVB.
Pietas standing right, raising both hands.
RIC² 140.
According to RIC this is the only reverse die known to have Pietas standing right, presumably an engraving error
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.36 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / VOT - PVB.
Pietas standing right, raising both hands.
RIC² 140.
According to RIC this is the only reverse die known to have Pietas standing right, presumably an engraving error
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.36 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
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