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Emperor Hadrian, Roman Empire, AR denarius coin, 3.35g, RIC 209, Foss 108a (attributed to 133 CE). Rare portrait variety with left facing head of Emperor.
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NGC certified Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5.
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Pedigree: Ex. The Morris Family Collection.
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Historic emission to celebrate the return of Hadrian to Rome and the end of his travels through the Empire.
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Good detail depicting galley figurehead (Triton), rowers, oars, rudder and pilot.
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Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head left with drapery on left shoulder.
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Reverse: FELICITATI COS III PP, War galley ship underway to the left..