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Ancient Rome 133AD Sabina, Wife of Hadrian Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF-30)
Ancient Rome 133AD Sabina, Wife of Hadrian Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF-30)
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Ancient Rome 133AD Sabina, Wife of Hadrian Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF-30)
Vibia Sabina was a Roman Empress, wife, and second cousin once removed to Roman Emperor Hadrian. Sabina was the first woman whose image featured on a regular and continuous series of coins minted in Rome. She was considered the most travelled, and most visible empress to date, and in 128, she was awarded the title of Augusta. She died some time in 136 or early 137. There is a strong ancient tradition that Hadrian treated his wife little better than a slave, and may have driven her to suicide, though other sources say that he had a great respect for her.
Obverse: Depicts a diademed and draped bust of Sabina facing right, inscribed with "SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P," meaning "Sabina Augusta, Hadrian Augustus, Father of the Nation."
Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera (a shallow dish) and resting her arm on a statuette of Spes (Hope), with cornucopiae beneath the seat.
Specifications:
Emperor: Hadrian (117-138 AD)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18.5 mm
Mint: Rome
Vibia Sabina was a Roman Empress, wife, and second cousin once removed to Roman Emperor Hadrian. Sabina was the first woman whose image featured on a regular and continuous series of coins minted in Rome. She was considered the most travelled, and most visible empress to date, and in 128, she was awarded the title of Augusta. She died some time in 136 or early 137. There is a strong ancient tradition that Hadrian treated his wife little better than a slave, and may have driven her to suicide, though other sources say that he had a great respect for her.
Obverse: Depicts a diademed and draped bust of Sabina facing right, inscribed with "SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P," meaning "Sabina Augusta, Hadrian Augustus, Father of the Nation."
Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera (a shallow dish) and resting her arm on a statuette of Spes (Hope), with cornucopiae beneath the seat.
Specifications:
Emperor: Hadrian (117-138 AD)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18.5 mm
Mint: Rome
