Hadrian; AE Sestertius; bust of Hadrian/emperor with Fortuna
190,00 €
Description
Hadrian (177 – 138 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P; bare-headed and draped bust right / FORTUNAE REDVCI, S C; Hadrian standing right, clasping hands with Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 27,54 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 761; Sear 3601 |
| Commentary: | commemorating Hadrian's extensive travels within the Empire, celebrating his safe return to Rome; black patina with light sand deposits, minor scratches, attractive style |
Historical Context
One of the reasons of Jewish uprising under Bar Kokhba in 132 AD, was the abolishment of circumsision by Hadrian, who considered it a form of bodily mutilation and hence barbaric.
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