{"product_id":"hadrian-silver-denarius-ad-126-127-sacrificial-implements-very-fine-ric-198-rsc-454","title":"Hadrian Silver Denarius (AD 126–127) - Priestly Sacrificial implements - Very Fine (RIC 198 \/ RSC 454)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_5e226044-598a-4c5e-9a74-711ce6a76d1c_480x480.png?v=1567301807\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle \u003cb\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/b\u003e ancient silver Denarius struck under the Roman Emperor Hadrian at the Rome Mint. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHadrian Silver Denarius\u003c\/b\u003e (Struck c. AD 126–127).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric Ruler:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck during the reign of Hadrian, one of Rome's celebrated \"Five Good Emperors,\" famous for his extensive empire-wide travels, administrative reforms, and the construction of Hadrian's Wall in Britain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse features traditional \u003cb\u003esacrificial implements\u003c\/b\u003e (priestly pontifical instruments), including a \u003ci\u003esimpulum\u003c\/i\u003e (ladle), \u003ci\u003easpergillum\u003c\/i\u003e (sprinkler), \u003ci\u003eguttus\u003c\/i\u003e (pitcher), and \u003ci\u003elituus\u003c\/i\u003e (curved augur's staff), surrounded by the legend \u003cb\u003eCOS III\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse features a well-defined laureate head of Hadrian facing right with the legend \u003cb\u003eHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition Standard \/ Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine (VF). Features good detail on Hadrian's facial features and hair, with clear, well-centred reverse instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows light, natural grey cabinet toning across smooth surfaces with no signs of aggressive cleaning. Features a minor edge split at the top\/right side (typical for ancient hand-struck silver coins) and a small flan chip at the 2 o'clock position on the reverse rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e RSC 454 \/ RIC II.3 801 \/ RIC II 198.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Denarius, approximately 3.0g–3.4g weight, 18.00mm diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the single featured coin only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied in an archival-safe, PVC-free Mylar coin flip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImage Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Photos show the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck nearly two millennia ago during the height of the Pax Romana, this silver denarius depicts the Emperor Hadrian and showcases the traditional instruments of Roman religious office on the reverse. As Pontifex Maximus (High Priest of Rome), Hadrian reinforced his divine and civil authority through motifs like the simpulum, aspergillum, pitcher, and lituus. Featuring strong facial detail, attractive original grey cabinet toning, and complete reverse iconography, this Very Fine specimen offers collectors a compelling and historically rich addition to an ancient Roman imperial collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51006169710839,"sku":"RSC 454-(VF)","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/RSC454_VF_1.jpg?v=1786158135","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/hadrian-silver-denarius-ad-126-127-sacrificial-implements-very-fine-ric-198-rsc-454","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}