Spaniard Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 My only Hadrian...I do like the toning plus it was my 5th ancient coin many years ago...imo it has a cool looking portrait. Hadrian (117- 138). Rome, c. 131-138 AD. Silver Denarius. 2,85 g. 17 mm. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head right. Rev: FORTVNA AVG, Fortuna standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. VF, old collection patina. RIC#245A 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 I've got no Aelius, but here are my Hadrians. I'm particularly fond of the as, and the quadrans is a nice little coin of a more unsusual denomination: Hadrian, Roman Empire, denarius, 119–122 AD, Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head of Hadrian right. Rev: PM TR P COS III, Pax seated left, holding Victory on globe and branch. 18.5mm, 3.05g. Ref: RIC II Hadrian 95. Hadrian, Roman Empire, AE as, 125–128 AD, Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; bust of Hadrian, laureate, r. Rev: COS III; Salus, draped, standing r., feeding snake out of patera; in fields flanking, SC. 26mm, 10.2g. Ref: RIC II Hadrian, 669c. Hadrian, Roman Empire, quadrans, 125–128 AD, Rome mint. Obv: [HADRIANVS] AVGVS[TVS]; head of Hadrian, laureate, r. Rev: COS I[II]; three standards; in exergue, SC. 15mm, 2.64g. Ref: RIC II Hadrian 689. 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted January 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 25, 2023 Some Hadrian coins for me too Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head right. Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on low seat, shield at her side, holding palladium and spear. AD 137-8. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342; Old RIC II Hadrian 265 A semis with a beautiful portrait - if you exclude the deposits Hadrian AD 117-138. Rome Semis Æ 19 mm, 3,84 g. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 758 Old RIC 688 Date Range: AD 124 - AD 125 HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side / COS III // S C (in field), lyre Another semis with good portrait Hadrian AD 117-138. Rome Semis Æ 20 mm, 4,03 g AD 124-125 HADRIANVS AVGVSTUS, bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side / COS III SC, Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760; RIC II Hadrian 685 (semis) Despite the corrosion (and mostly because it didn't reach design elements), I like this Alexandrian tetradrachm a lot Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian AD 117-138. Billon-Tetradrachm 25 mm, 12,71 g RPC III, 5871 Dating AD 133/4 Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒ Obverse design laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear Reverse inscription L ΙΗ Reverse design Sarapis seated, l., holding sceptre; to l., Cerberus Only 1 coin of Sabina and Aelius in my collection Sabina. Augusta AD 128-137. Rome Denarius AR 17 mm, 2,69 g RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 RIC II Hadrian 396 Date range – 136-138 SABINA AVGVSTA, bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right / VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple Aelius, as Caesar AD 136-138. Rome Denarius AR 18 mm, 2,80 g RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2645 Old RIC II Hadrian 434 S L AELIVS CAESAR, head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, right / TR POT COS II, Salus standing left, holding patera and sceptre 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Severus Alexander said: I think we started out keeping to the point and spirit of the thread, choosing our best/favourites, and many of us have continued in that vein... at least saying which are our favourites even when posting more than that. Personally I'd like to see that continue. That said, there can be justified exceptions: collectors like @Octavius who focus on spectacular portraits probably need to post more than a few, and might also be excused from singling any out! It seems to me the point of the thread is good portraits, not post all your coins of emperor x. But perhaps others disagree. Am I just being an annoying stickler, folks? 🥺😇 You are mistaken if you think I posted all my portraits of Trajan or Hadrian. I picked only the ones I liked. There are others I am not fond of that I didn't post. As you said yourself, it's difficult to distinguish among most portraits for some of these emperors. And when I do have a particular favorite, as with Trajan, I said so. Anyway, this is only an issue for me for the few emperors for whom I have a lot of examples. I very much don't want to get in an argument with you. But please stop this. You don't have to read what I post in this thread if you don't want to. And if @CPK thinks I am violating the "spirit" of the thread, he can say so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 Great Hadrian gallery, @CPK and forum mates! 16 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) I actually have a choice this time. Coins of Hadrian are fairly plentiful both in hoards and as single finds in Britain. I even have Sabina.Hadrian Denarius, 126-127Rome. Silver, 17x18mm, 3.40g. Head of Hadrian, laureate, right, slight drapery on left shoulder; HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; COS III (RIC III, 851). From the Ropsley (Lincolnshire) Hoard 2018, also known as Londonthorpe II, Portable Antiquities Scheme LANCUM-F93E5B.Sabina Denarius, 128-134Rome. Silver, 18mm, 2.82g. Draped, diademed bust right; SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI P P. Concordia seated left, holding patera and sceptre; CONCOR-DIA AVG (RIC III, 399a). Found with a metal detector in Wiltshire. Edited January 25, 2023 by John Conduitt 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 Sabina Sabina AR Denarius, AD 128-136 Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, Diademed and draped bust left. Rev: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. Ag, 3.5g, 18mm Ref.: RIC 401b [S], CRE 56 [R] 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 Now for some Hadrian Provincials. (Only ones for which I like the portraits, I promise!) First, some non-Alexandrian Provincials: Hadrian tridrachm from Tarsos with the Hittite god Sandan on the reverse. A very unusual Hadrian portrait, with the sharpest nose I've ever seen on him, but I like it anyway! Another Tarsus tridrachm with a Tyche reverse, with a portrait that's more typical, but still a bit more individualized than his standard Imperial portraits: A Hadrian didrachm from Cappadocia, with another portrait I like: 12 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 hours ago, CPK said: or if you can't decide, a dozen favorites! 🙂 Just bear in mind that if you post a dozen, I’m telling my Mama(ea) on you!! 😠 She might send those nasty Praetorians to your house! (Seriously, though, the Caesar of the thread has spoken. Post away!) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 Now for some of my Hadrians from Roman Alexandria, a mint that at the time was not exactly known for superb portraiture, as opposed to the often-fascinating reverses. Plus, I can't really post any of my bronze drachms, because the portraits on all of them are really too worn to qualify for this thread. Still, there are some for which I do very much like the portraits. The 8 I have chosen to post represent about half of my Hadrians from Roman Alexandria. The first two may be the highest quality I have, both obverse and reverse. Serapis, Year 19: Zeus, Year 10: The angriest & most ferocious Hadrian portrait I have (Pronoia, Year 22): Some more I like. The Serpent Agathodaemon, Year 3 Mummiform Ptah-Sokar-Osiris, Year 12: Nilus, Year 19: A Nomes obol from the Arsinoite Nome, Year 11, with the head of a Pharaoh on the reverse [identified with Amenemhat III, under the Greco-Roman name of Pramarres]; the dealer reversed the obverse and reverse for reasons unknown: Serapis & Cerberus, Year 18: 15 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) And as long as we're on the subjects of Hadrian tetradrachms and other coins from Roman Alexandria, I can't resist posting this one I just won at the ongoing CNG auction. I'll take the risk of jinxing things, and of course will post a full write-up when it arrives. Here's the CNG description: EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.90 g, 11h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/7). Laureate bust left, slight drapery on right shoulder / Triptolemus driving biga of serpents right; L KA (date) above. Köln 1212 var. (date arr.); Dattari (Savio) 1485; K&G 32.723; RPC III 6135; Emmett 900.21. Toned. VF. Note: I've already determined that there are no examples listed in acsearch, RPC III, BMC 16 Alexandria, K&G, Curtis, or SNG France with a left-facing bust and the "L" in LKA above the serpents (rather than in the exergue or to the left of Triptolemus). However, Milne 1531 is a match, and Dattari (1901) 1485 appears to be as well. So I know that the variation actually exists! Edited January 25, 2023 by DonnaML 12 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 Aelius Aelius as Caesar 136-138 AD AR Denarius Obv.: L AELIVS - CAESAR, Head bare right. Rev.: TR PO T - COS II Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia Ag, 3.12g, 17mm Ref.: RIC 430 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2023 My favorite portrait of Hadrian is on this alexandrian drachm, it has a patina to die for on a very big chunck of metal ! Hadrien (11/08/117-10/07/138) - Drachme de l'atelier d'Alexandrie, AD 131-132 ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CEB, Buste lauré et drapé à droite, vu par l'arriere Le Nil assis sur un rocher à gauche, Un hippopotame dessous. L IϚ dans le champ à gauche (16° année de règne) 23.87 gr Ref : Emmett #1017/16 (R1), Kampmann # 32.516, Not far behind is this deep green middle bronze : Q 15 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 Hadrian Ae Dupondius 135 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Aequitas standing left RIC 795d RIC II/3 2373 11.75 grms 26 mm Photo by W Hansen This is one of those weird laureate dupondii popular at this time. 18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinmaster Posted January 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 26, 2023 12 hours ago, DonnaML said: The angriest & most ferocious Hadrian portrait I have (Pronoia, Year 22) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted January 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 26, 2023 Here are a few of my Hadrians Sestertius Obv:- IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG Laureate, cuirassed bust right Rev:- PONT MAX TR POT COS / FORT RED / S C, Fortuna, seated left, holding rudder and cornucopa. Minted in Rome. A.D. 117 Reference:- RIC 541a, Cohen 751. BMCRE 1110 Denarius Obv:- HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head right. Rev:- VOTA PVBLICA, Hadrian standing left, sacrificing over tripod Minted in Rome. A.D. 134-138 Reference:- RIC II 290; BMCRE 777; RSC 1481 Quinarius Obv:- IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG; laureate bust right Rev:- P M TR P COS III; Victoria standing right, holding wreath and palm branch Rome Mint. Reference:- RIC 103 Eastern Denarius Obv:- HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the rear Rev:- COS III, Mars walking right holding spear and trophy Eastern Mint. Reference:- RIC -. BMCRE -. Antioch denarius Obv:- IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, baldric strap over shoulder and across chest, seen from front (Bust Type B1) Rev:- P M TR POTES III COS III, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia Minted in Antioch References:- RIC III -, RIC II 2972; BMCRE -; RSC 1179e var (bust type), which cites Strack *11; Note that RIC III gives the same catalog number to several bust type variations. Abdy had recorded three examples of this reverse type, all of which had a Aegis on the far shoulder. Whilst this coin is still allocated tp RIC 2972 it is a previously unknown bust variation. 3.19 g. 17.58 mm. 180 degrees Obv:- IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO OPT AVG GER DAC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front Rev:- PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P, Trajan and Hadrian standing vis-à-vis, clasping right hands and each holding a volumen in left; ADOPTIO in exergue. References:- RIC II.3 2959; RPC p. 449; RSC 4d; McAlee p. 217; Butcher p. 97, fig. 30, 13 (same dies?); RIC II –; BMCRE 1021 First eastern issue of Hadrian from Antioch (or Tyre?) mint. Struck August–December AD 117 Cistophoric tetradrachm Obv:- HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, Bare-headed, draped bust right Rev:- COS III, Minerva, helmeted, standing l., holding patera and spear; at her side, shield. References:- Cohen 294. BMC 1071. RIC 503. Metclaf 395. Minted in uncertain mint in Asia circa A.D. 138 Appears to be overstruck on a Mark Antony and Octavia AR Cistophorus. The remains of the legend M · ANTONIVS · IMP · COS · DESIG · ITER · ET TERT can be seen on the reverse with the M starting at 9 o'clock. Pontos, Amisus. Silver drachm Obv:- AVT KAI TPA ADPIANOC CEB P P VP G, Laureate bust left Rev:- AMICOV ELEVQEPA-C ETOVC PXE, Demeter standing left holding corn ears & branched staff Pontos, Amisos. Dated Year 166 of Amisos = 133-134 AD. References:- cf SGI 1139, cf SNGvA 80. BMC Greek, pg. 22 Pontus 91. J.H. Nordbo, Imperial Silver Coinage of Amisus, 131/2-137/8 AD, Studies...Thomsen, p. 168, Year 166=133/4 AD, specimens 102-113 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 @maridvnvm I do like that very distinct portrait tet from an unknown Asian mint Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 16 hours ago, DonnaML said: A Nomes obol from the Arsinoite Nome, Year 11, with the head of a Pharaoh on the reverse [identified with Amenemhat III, under the Greco-Roman name of Pramarres]; the dealer reversed the obverse and reverse for reasons unknown: An absolute splendid coin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 Aelius Ae Sestertius 137 ADObv Head right bare. Rv Salus seated left feeding snake who is rising from altar RIC 1063 RIC II/3 27,55 grms 31 mm Photo by W. Hansen I have to wonder if this image of Salus was struck either as a supplication or as reassurance. Either way he died and was replayed by Antoninus Pius 14 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 We now come to Antoninus Pius. His reign of nearly 23 years was marked by...not much! It was a peaceful time for the Empire - no major wars or incursions happened under his rule, and in fact I don't think Antoninus Pius ever left Rome during his entire reign. Unfortunately, this happy state of affairs was not to last too much longer - it was, perhaps, only the calm before the storm. However, the troublesome future need not concern us now. Post your favorite portrait coins of this Pius Emperor! I wish I had a better one to start off with but I'm afraid this one will have to do: 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 One of my best portrait coins, I think: (As Caesar, RIC 452a Hadrian) 17 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) This is meant to be the 'crude' version. He looks as mournful as Britannia.Antoninus Pius As, 154-155Britain or Rome. Bronze, 8.63g. Laureate head right; ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII. Britannia seated left on rock, resting head on hand; arms in background; BRITANNIA - COS IIII around; SC in exergue (RIC III, 934). Edited January 26, 2023 by John Conduitt 16 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarco Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 Looks like I'm late again. Here are my two contributions for Hadrian. Both photos are from the sellers. Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius, 3.0 g, 19.4 mm, 7 h. Rome mint, AD 117. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC; Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front. Rev: PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P // ADOPTIO (in exergue); Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both clasping hands. Ref: RIC II Pt. 3 (2nd ed.) 11. Acquired from Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 52, Lot 807, 10 January 2019. Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius, 3.0 g, 18.7 mm, 2 h. Rome mint, AD 130-133. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P; Head of Hadrian, right. Rev: AEGYPTOS; Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis. Ref: RIC II 297a, RIC II (second edition) 1482, Sear RCV 3456. Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 436, Lot 570, 23 January 2019. From the William Whetstone Collection. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) Here's a pretty scarce one with ITALIA ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III Laureate head right ITALIA Italia, seated l. on globe, holding cornucopiae and sceptre. 3.12g Rome 140-143 RIC 73c. BMC 214 Ex-Pella Coins and Antiquities Edited January 27, 2023 by Jay GT4 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 Ok... here are my favorites portraits from Antoninus Pius. Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus PiusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 152/153 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.56g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 221; Provenance: Ex Goldberg Auctions New York; Obverse:; Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI for Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima (Antoninus Pius, Augustus, father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time); Reverse: Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand and resting left on modius set on prow, right. The Inscription reads: COS IIII for Consul Quartum (Consul for the fourth time). Portrait typus strongly idealized Greek bust. Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus PiusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 138 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.21g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 12a; Provenance: Ex Aureo & Calico Numismatico Barcelona Spain; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS for Imperator Titus Aelius Caesar Hadrianus Antoninus; Reverse: Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left. The Inscription reads: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II for Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum ((Augustus [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time). A detailed fine portrait - but rather a bust to beautify a room, instead of a realistic portrait. Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus PiusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 150/151 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.55g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 202b; Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatic London; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P for Imperator, Caesar, Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae (Imperator, Caesar, Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius, Augustus, father of the nation); Reverse: Tranquilitas, draped, standing right, resting right hand on rudder set on ground and holding two corn-ears downwards in left. The Inscription reads: TR POT XIIII COS IIII TRANQ for Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quartum, Tranquillitas (Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time, Tranquility). I wonder if it is a contemporary realistic portrait? In any case, it is not a very idealized, rather natural portrait that comes close to a real person. Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius with Marcus Aurelius CaesarDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 140 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.15g; Mint: Rome; Reference:; RIC III Antoninus Pius 415c; Provenance: Ex Roma Numismatic London, Auction 76, 5 November 2020, Lot 1009; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III for Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium (Antoninus Pius, Augustus father of the nation, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time); Reverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right. The Inscription reads: AVRELIVS CAES AVG P II F COS for Aurelius Caesar, Augusti Pii Filius, Consul ([Marcus] Aurelius, Caesar, son of Augustus [Antoninus] Pius, consul). A high forehead, a kink between the root of the nose and the top of the head, a "thin" face, whether it is realistic is not known - but it is very human. Divus Antoninus Pius under Marcus AureliusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 161/180 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.08g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431; Provenance: Ex Gorny and Mosch Munich; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: DIVVS ANTONINVS for Divus Antoninus (The divine Antoninus [Pius]); Reverse: Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). Almost abstract, comic-like drawn and removed from the real world, are for me the portraits of the DIVUS series. Here are my favorites. Divus Antoninus Pius under Marcus AureliusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 161/180 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.55g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: DIVVS ANTONINVS for Divus Antoninus (The divine Antoninus [Pius]); Reverse: Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). Almost abstract, comic-like drawn and removed from the real world, are for me the portraits of the DIVUS series. Here are my favorites. Divus Antoninus Pius under Marcus AureliusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 161/180 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 2.86g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431; Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatic Winterthur Switzerland; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: DIVVS ANTONINVS for Divus Antoninus (The divine Antoninus [Pius]); Reverse: Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). Almost abstract, comic-like drawn and removed from the real world, are for me the portraits of the DIVUS series. Here, the former emperor seems to look up to the sky. Divus Antoninus Pius under Trajanus DeciusAntoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 250/251 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 23mm; Weight: 3.62g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC IV Trajan Decius 90; Obverse: Head of Divus Antoninus Pius, radiate, right. The Inscription reads: DIVO PIO for Divo Pio (To the divine [Antoninus] Pius); Reverse: Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). And also with this emperor the obligatory Divus issues about a hundred years later. Here again the question - did they no longer know what Antoninus Pius looked like? Were the artists bad? Or is this even a realistic natural portrait? Antoninus Pius as Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus PiusSestertius of the Roman Imperial Period 140/144 AD; Material: AE Bronze; Diameter: 33mm; Weight: 26.22g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 597a, Sear 4147; Provenance: Ex UBS Auction No. 82, Lot 0312, 20-22 Jan. 2009; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III for Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium (Antoninus Pius, Augustus father of the nation, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time); Reverse: Annona, draped, standing right, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and corn-ears and cornucopiae in left; at feet right, prow right. The Inscription reads: ANNONA AVG S C for Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum (Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate). And this is my favorite portrait, though very likely not realistic. But there is nothing like an imperial head on a large bronze. 16 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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