Denarius - Hadrian AFRICA, Africa

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 130-138
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.2 g
Diameter 18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#3134, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.3134
Obverse description Head of Hadrian, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopia; to left, basket of fruits.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AFRICA
(Translation: Africa.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (130-138) - -
Numisquare ID 7537503530
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