Unit. Roman Imperial. Hadrian. 117-138 AD. Rome. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right. HISPANIA. Hispania reclining left, holding branch and leaning elbow upon rock; SC in exergue. Nice specimen of one of the most sought-after types among collectors. Light smoothing in the fields. Rare.<br><br>Between AD 121 and 132, Hadrian traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire, visiting provinces and military garrisons to oversee administration, strengthen the frontiers and improve infrastructure. He paid particular attention to the army and promoted provincial development through public works and improvements to communications.<br><br> His journey began in Gaul and continued through Hispania, one of the most prosperous regions of the Empire. During his stay in Tarraco, an uprising in Mauretania disrupted his plans and forced him to travel to Africa to deal with the conflict.. Almost XF. Choice VF. Ric. II 3 1672. Bmcre. 1754. Ae. 13,33.

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Hadrian. Unit. 117-138 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 3 1672). (Bmcre-1754). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev.: HISPANIA. Hispania reclining left, holding branch and leaning elbow upon rock; SC in exergue. Ae. 13,33 g. Nice specimen of one of the most sought-after types among collectors. Light smoothing in the fields. Rare.

Between AD 121 and 132, Hadrian traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire, visiting provinces and military garrisons to oversee administration, strengthen the frontiers and improve infrastructure. He paid particular attention to the army and promoted provincial development through public works and improvements to communications.

His journey began in Gaul and continued through Hispania, one of the most prosperous regions of the Empire. During his stay in Tarraco, an uprising in Mauretania disrupted his plans and forced him to travel to Africa to deal with the conflict.. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...700,00.

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Lot 1220 | Roman Imperial

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