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Posted 5 months ago
jannykyle
(7 items)
I got this from my grandfather years ago. He had a story about parachuting into Europe during WWII and finding this coin, but he was the type to tell tall tales. After a long search, I found it to be
HADRIAN AE SESTERTIUS - PIETAS AVG
Hadrian AE Sestertius. Rome, 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate and draped bust r. / PIETAS AVG S-C, Pietas stg. l., hands raised, altar to l., stork to r. RIC 771f.
22.77g
31mm
What an awesome piece of history to hold something that was made in 134 AD! I am keeping this for my future grandchildren to pass on!
Ancient Roman CoinsCoins of ancient Rome generally fall into two categories—those struck durin…
Well worn but still shows the skill of Roman engravers at the time.
Beautiful face. The bust on the coin isn't bad either. Is it silver or bronze(the coin)? With all the metal detectors, the value of these isn't much as I found out. Sent a bunch of roman coins to the States to sell & afterwards looked at prices they sold for. Wish I had kept them on display here as they of much more value as conversational items. Keep it & tell tall-stories like your grandfather & embellish more.