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HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC.
Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with balteus strap.
Rev: PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P / PIE-TAS.
Pietas standing left, veiled, raising right hand.
RIC² 25.
The leather belt from which Roman soldiers hung their swords was called balteus. It was not worn around the waist but hung from the right shoulder to the left hip, as can be seen in the portrait of Hadrian on this coin. The depiction of emperors in military attire on coins and statues emphasized their role as military and political leaders.
Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.
Weight: 3.45 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Estimate: € 200
Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC.
Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with balteus strap.
Rev: PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P / PIE-TAS.
Pietas standing left, veiled, raising right hand.
RIC² 25.
The leather belt from which Roman soldiers hung their swords was called balteus. It was not worn around the waist but hung from the right shoulder to the left hip, as can be seen in the portrait of Hadrian on this coin. The depiction of emperors in military attire on coins and statues emphasized their role as military and political leaders.
Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.
Weight: 3.45 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Estimate: € 200
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Starting price:
€ 160
Current bid:
€ 170
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2026-06-14 16:00:00 Roma time