Ancient Roman coin: Hadrian

 

This is a nice coin issued under Emperor Hadrian, who ruled the Roman Empire 117-138 AD.  It's a silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 118 AD.

 

Obverse: . IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.

 

Reverse: P M TR P COS II, CONCORD in exergue, Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand, left elbow resting on head of Spes who stands facing left on a low base behind, cornucopia under seat.

 

(RIC II 39b; BMCRE 61; RSC 252a)