Legend Error
HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate and draped bust right.
Rev: P M T P R (sic!) COS III.
Victory standing right, holding trophy with both hands.
RIC² 400 var. (rev. legend).
The reverse legend beginning P M T P R is an engraver’s error. The right legend should red P M TR P...
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 3.32 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate and draped bust right.
Rev: P M T P R (sic!) COS III.
Victory standing right, holding trophy with both hands.
RIC² 400 var. (rev. legend).
The reverse legend beginning P M T P R is an engraver’s error. The right legend should red P M TR P...
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 3.32 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.