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Printed Auction 43 Lot 131

Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AR denarius. 3.15 gm. 17.5 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 128-circa 129. His laureate head right; HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P / Seven pointed star within large crescent; COS III. RIC II.3 924 (RIC II 355). RSC 458. Very Fine; attractive gray tone with iridescence; well centered; porosity. Scarce.

Hadrian was one of "the most capable emperors who ever occupied the throne and he devoted his whole life to the improvement of the state. His rule was firm and humane and he was also a patron of the arts." (David Sear) He was a philosopher who is renowned for his "Meditations" and inspired Marguerite Yourcenar's "Memoirs of Hadrian." Known as the third of "The Five Good Emperors," Hadrian was a humanist who aspired to create a civil society across the Empire based on Greek philosophical ideals. Throughout his reign he was a patron of the arts, especially invested in architecture and the construction of many beautiful buildings. He spent much of his reign traveling throughout the Empire, dispensing generous handouts to construct new public buildings, projects and settlements. His policy was to strengthen the Empire from within by improving infrastructure, rather than waging wars and conquering enemies without. This policy is clearly seen in Britannia, where in response to a major rebellion, in 122 C.E. he began the construction of Hadrian's Wall to prevent repeat invasions from the fierce tribes inhabiting the harsh terrain and highlands of Caledonia (modern day Scotland) to the north. Today the ruins of Hadrian's Wall still span many miles across the English countryside.​​​​​​​

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