Cistophorus of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76–138, ruled 117–38

129

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

10.90 g, 6:00, 29.2 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.140

Geography

Made in Roman Empire

Culture

Roman

Period

2nd century

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Draped bust right, head bare HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Emperor on horse galloping to the right. In his upraised right hand he holds a spear? (Only the upper segment is shown.) He wears a short tunic and has a long cloak which flows behind him. There is a short ground line at the rear hoofs.COS III
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

cistophori, coins, money

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