Emperor Hadrian

bronzemat

My newest ancient to my collection. I wanted the heroic bust but I am a sucker for circulated cameo looks and this one has it.



Hadrian (117 - 138)
O: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H_ADRIANVS AVG; Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
R: P M TR-P-COS III; Roma seated left on cuirass, shield behind, Victory in right hand, vertical spear in left.
Rome
RIC II, 77
20mm
3.4g

JCMhouston

Very nice.

Pokermandude

I like it! Can't wait for the upcoming show where I'll hopefully be picking up a few more Romans for my emperor set.

WillieBoyd2

The OP has a nice coin!

Hadrian warns us about snakes:



Hadrian - Roman Provincial Egypt Bronze Obol - Cobra
Laureate head right
AVT KAI TPAI ADPRIA CEB (Emperor Caesar Trajan Hadrian Augustus)
Cobra erect with head left, hood spread, crowned with horns and disc,
enfolds stalk of grain and a poppy
L-ID (year 14) in field
Struck: AD 129-130, Alexandria, Egypt
Size: 20mm
Weight: 4.94gm
Catalog: Milne 2249

bronzemat

^nice, love the cobra on it.

lordmarcovan

<< <i>I am a sucker for circulated cameo looks and this one has it. >>

Indeed!