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Two Silver Coins of Emperor Hadrian - FJ.6483
Origin: Holy Land
Circa: 117
AD
to 138
AD
Collection: Roman Silver Coin Cufflinks
Style: Denarius Cufflinks
Medium: Silver-Gold
$3,500.00
Location: United States
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Orphaned at the age of ten, P.Aulius Hadrianus
was placed under the care of guardians,
including the future emperor Trajan. He
embarked upon a military career when he was
about twenty-four and married Trajan's grand-
niece Sabina. Shortly before the emperor's death
he was formally adopted, which made transition
to power smooth. Widely admired, Hadrian set to
work strengthening the empire, including
building a vast wall from Tyne to Solway in
Britain. Hadrian loved to travel, visiting many of
the provinces with his wife and close friend
Antinous. His passion for architecture was
profound, resulting in the building of an
immense imperial residence, the remains of
which can still be seen today. These brilliant
coins show Hadrian facing right, bearded and
wearing a laurel wreath. He is portrayed as being
very handsome, noble and strong; characteristics
we would expect from such a popular and
enlightened emperor. In their gold settings these
coins are accessories worthy of nobility.
- (FJ.6483)
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