CVC & Collectables presents this silver denarius of Emperor Hadrian, struck at Rome in AD 123. Certified NGC Choice Fine (Ch F), this attractive issue features the celebrated emperor’s portrait alongside a dynamic reverse depicting Victory in flight carrying a trophy, commemorating Rome’s military successes and imperial strength during Hadrian’s reign.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Hadrian (AD 117-138)
- Date: AD 123
- Denomination: Denarius
- Composition: Silver
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine (Ch F)
- Reference: RIC II 101b; RSC 1132
- Mint: Rome
Obverse:
- Laureate head of Hadrian facing right with slight drapery on the left shoulder.
- Legend: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
- Fine portrait displaying the distinctive features of one of Rome’s most influential emperors.
Reverse:
- Victory flying right while carrying a military trophy.
- Legend: P M TR P COS III.
- A classic Roman symbol celebrating triumph, military success, and imperial authority.
Emperor History: Hadrian (AD 117-138)
Hadrian succeeded Trajan in AD 117 and became one of Rome’s most accomplished emperors. Unlike his predecessor, he focused on securing existing territories rather than expanding them. He traveled extensively throughout the empire, overseeing military defenses, administrative reforms, and monumental building projects. His most famous construction, Hadrian’s Wall in Britain, marked the northern frontier of Roman power. Hadrian also promoted Greek culture and left a lasting impact on Roman architecture, government, and military organization.
Collectibility:
Hadrian denarii remain among the most popular Roman silver coins due to the emperor’s historical importance and the variety of reverse types issued during his reign. Victory reverses are especially desirable because they combine strong visual appeal with Rome’s enduring military symbolism. Certified examples such as this NGC Choice Fine specimen offer collectors an affordable and historically significant silver coin from one of antiquity’s greatest rulers.
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