Roman Empire Aureus Hadrian augustus, AD 117*Extremely RARE *Fine style. High relief. *Pedigree NAC* a vz

Obv:IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO OPT AVG G D PART Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian r., with drapery on l. shoulder
Rev:DIVO TRAIANO – PATRI AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan r

BMC 45 Calicó 1410 (these dies).

Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue.
Excelent metal quality, fine style, and high relief for the portrait of Hadrian. Beautiful ancient original patina.

Pedigree: NAC (Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG) auction 150, lot 837


Early in his reign Hadrian struck a variety of coins that testified to his legitimacy as Rome's new emperor. His most direct link to legitimacy was his adoption by Trajan, and on this rare aureus he has on the obverse his own portrait, and on the reverse that of the deified Trajan, whom he describes as his father. The first aureus struck by Hadrian that featured a portrait of Trajan on the reverse is attributed to 117 (see NAC 24, 2002, lot 80) when Hadrian held the rank of Caesar; it does not describe Trajan as deified and it must have been struck shortly before Trajan died. Unlike that first aureus, this one was struck after Hadrian's regime had been firmly established, thanks to the support (or possible foul play) of Trajan's widow Plotina, who for many years had been a supporter of Hadrian.

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