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#CoinWednesday - This small coin, made of copper-alloy bronze, was minted in Gaza during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. It is part of an intriguing series that commemorates Hadrian’s visit to Gaza in AD 130. This coin specifically commemorates Hadrian's presence in the city, directly linking it to the emperor's notable journey in the east. The emperor's arrival in Gaza was celebrated with ceremonies, commemorated through coinage and Hadrianic games, and signified the start of a new era in the local calendar. This coin is dated to the 5th year after Hadrian's visit, corresponding to AD 133/4. The obverse of the coin features a laureate and draped bust of Emperor Hadrian, facing right, along with the Greek inscription Α ΚΑ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ, which is the abbreviated imperial title of Hadrian. On the reverse side, Hercules is depicted standing nude, with his right hand resting on his club. The inscription ΓΑΖΑ Ε ΕΠΙ ΔϘΡ translates to "Gaza, year 5 visit, year 194." "Year 194" corresponds to Gaza's local civic era, a dating system used for the city's coinage. RPC III, 4037 https://t.co/ACYaxtGMbb Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This small coin, made of copper-alloy bronze, was minted in Gaza during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. It is part of an intriguing series that commemorates Hadrian’s visit to Gaza in AD 130. This coin specifically commemorates Hadrian's presence in the city, directly linking it to the emperor's notable journey in the east. The emperor's arrival in Gaza was celebrated with ceremonies, commemorated through coinage and Hadrianic games, and signified the start of a new era in the local calendar. This coin is dated to the 5th year after Hadrian's visit, corresponding to AD 133/4. The obverse of the coin features a laureate and draped bust of Emperor Hadrian, facing right, along with the Greek inscription Α ΚΑ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ, which is the abbreviated imperial title of Hadrian. On the reverse side, Hercules is depicted standing nude, with his right hand resting on his club. The inscription ΓΑΖΑ Ε ΕΠΙ ΔϘΡ translates to "Gaza, year 5 visit, year 194." "Year 194" corresponds to Gaza's local civic era, a dating system used for the city's coinage. RPC III, 4037 https://t.co/ACYaxtGMbb Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - This provincial bronze coin was struck in the city of Sagalassos in Pisidia during the reign of Hadrian. The type combines an imperial portrait with a strongly Hellenic civic reverse celebrating the supreme Greek god Zeus. The obverse depicts a laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right with the legend ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ (Hadrian Caesar). Unlike imperial coins struck at Rome, provincial issues often use Greek legends and local artistic styles, as seen here. The reverse shows Zeus enthroned, facing left, holding Nike (Victory) in his extended right hand and a long sceptre in his left hand. An eagle stands at his feet. The legend reads ΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ ("of the Sagalassians"). RPC III, 2793 https://t.co/N2X5WRDiV6 Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This provincial bronze coin was struck in the city of Sagalassos in Pisidia during the reign of Hadrian. The type combines an imperial portrait with a strongly Hellenic civic reverse celebrating the supreme Greek god Zeus. The obverse depicts a laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right with the legend ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ (Hadrian Caesar). Unlike imperial coins struck at Rome, provincial issues often use Greek legends and local artistic styles, as seen here. The reverse shows Zeus enthroned, facing left, holding Nike (Victory) in his extended right hand and a long sceptre in his left hand. An eagle stands at his feet. The legend reads ΓΑΛΑϹϹΕΩΝ ("of the Sagalassians"). RPC III, 2793 https://t.co/N2X5WRDiV6 Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - This bronze dupondius of Hadrian, struck in AD 118 shortly after the emperor’s arrival in Rome, commemorates the theme of adventus, the ceremonial entry of the emperor into the capital. The obverse bears a radiate bust of Hadrian facing right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, emphasising continuity with his adoptive father Trajan. On the reverse, Roma and Hadrian are shown seated facing one another, clasping hands in a gesture of concord and mutual loyalty, accompanied by the legend ADVENTVS AVG and the large S C in the field. The scene symbolises the formal welcome of the new emperor by the city of Rome after his long journey from the eastern provinces and the Danubian frontier. Hadrian entered Rome on 9 July AD 118, nearly a year after Trajan’s death, and his arrival was celebrated with public ceremonies and sacrifices by the Arval Brethren on the Capitoline Hill. Coins such as this one formed part of the imperial propaganda surrounding the emperor’s safe return and legitimate accession. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 https://t.co/eo2KmHDwJK Read more 👉 https://t.co/N6hd7oQkia
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This bronze dupondius of Hadrian, struck in AD 118 shortly after the emperor’s arrival in Rome, commemorates the theme of adventus, the ceremonial entry of the emperor into the capital. The obverse bears a radiate bust of Hadrian facing right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, emphasising continuity with his adoptive father Trajan. On the reverse, Roma and Hadrian are shown seated facing one another, clasping hands in a gesture of concord and mutual loyalty, accompanied by the legend ADVENTVS AVG and the large S C in the field. The scene symbolises the formal welcome of the new emperor by the city of Rome after his long journey from the eastern provinces and the Danubian frontier. Hadrian entered Rome on 9 July AD 118, nearly a year after Trajan’s death, and his arrival was celebrated with public ceremonies and sacrifices by the Arval Brethren on the Capitoline Hill. Coins such as this one formed part of the imperial propaganda surrounding the emperor’s safe return and legitimate accession. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 https://t.co/eo2KmHDwJK Read more 👉 https://t.co/N6hd7oQkia
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#CoinWednesday - Silver denarius of Hadrian, struck at Rome between AD 133 and 135 during the later years of his reign. This coin features a unique reverse inscription: "TELLVS STABIL" (Tellus stabilita), which translates to "stable Earth." The design depicts Tellus, the goddess of the earth and agricultural fertility, holding farming tools, with grain stalks at her feet. The coin may commemorate the stability and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Hadrian. It could represent a desire for self-sufficiency in Italian agriculture, particularly in grain production. Some scholars interpret it as a summary of Hadrian's contributions and peaceful governance following his extensive travels throughout the provinces. Others have suggested connections to earthquakes, imperial anniversaries, or Hadrian's return to Rome. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) 2053 https://t.co/lgPtGrsm1O Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - Silver denarius of Hadrian, struck at Rome between AD 133 and 135 during the later years of his reign. This coin features a unique reverse inscription: "TELLVS STABIL" (Tellus stabilita), which translates to "stable Earth." The design depicts Tellus, the goddess of the earth and agricultural fertility, holding farming tools, with grain stalks at her feet. The coin may commemorate the stability and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Hadrian. It could represent a desire for self-sufficiency in Italian agriculture, particularly in grain production. Some scholars interpret it as a summary of Hadrian's contributions and peaceful governance following his extensive travels throughout the provinces. Others have suggested connections to earthquakes, imperial anniversaries, or Hadrian's return to Rome. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) 2053 https://t.co/lgPtGrsm1O Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - Sestertius commemorating Hadrian’s remission of taxes due both to the imperial treasury and to that of the Roman people. It confirms the sum given of 900 million sesterces with the reverse legend RELIQVA VETERA HS N[OVIES] MILL ABOLITA. The reverse shows a lictor setting fire to a heap of records lying on the ground in the presence of three citizens. Dated AD 118. Upon his return to Rome, Hadrian’s first task was to regain the people’s favour after the killing of four ex-consuls who were accused of plotting against him. To boost his popularity and win public opinion in Rome, the new princeps introduced a number of important financial reforms, including distributing largesses and remitting debts. Hadrian’s best-known and most important reform was the cancellation of all unpaid debts owed by individual citizens to both the fiscus (state treasury) and the aerarium (Senate’s treasury). Hadrian issued a proclamation announcing the remission of unpaid taxes amounting to 900 million sesterces, dating back 15 years. The debt records were burned in a public ceremony in the Forum of Trajan, and this decree was so popular that a monument was erected on the site of the ceremonial pyre. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 264 https://t.co/yOkVSU08oi Read more 👉 https://t.co/JxiE15bw0x
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - Sestertius commemorating Hadrian’s remission of taxes due both to the imperial treasury and to that of the Roman people. It confirms the sum given of 900 million sesterces with the reverse legend RELIQVA VETERA HS N[OVIES] MILL ABOLITA. The reverse shows a lictor setting fire to a heap of records lying on the ground in the presence of three citizens. Dated AD 118. Upon his return to Rome, Hadrian’s first task was to regain the people’s favour after the killing of four ex-consuls who were accused of plotting against him. To boost his popularity and win public opinion in Rome, the new princeps introduced a number of important financial reforms, including distributing largesses and remitting debts. Hadrian’s best-known and most important reform was the cancellation of all unpaid debts owed by individual citizens to both the fiscus (state treasury) and the aerarium (Senate’s treasury). Hadrian issued a proclamation announcing the remission of unpaid taxes amounting to 900 million sesterces, dating back 15 years. The debt records were burned in a public ceremony in the Forum of Trajan, and this decree was so popular that a monument was erected on the site of the ceremonial pyre. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 264 https://t.co/yOkVSU08oi Read more 👉 https://t.co/JxiE15bw0x
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#CoinWednesday - This coin is one of the most important early issues of Hadrian’s reign. It commemorates his adoption by Trajan, a crucial political act that secured his succession. The shared globe visually conveys the orderly transfer of power and the continuity of imperial rule. By emphasising Trajan’s divine status and Hadrian as his son (filius), the coin serves as clear propaganda to legitimise Hadrian’s authority across the empire. The obverse shows a laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian facing right, accompanied by a Latin legend that emphasises continuity with his predecessor, Trajan, whose titles (“OPT,” “GER,” “DAC”) are still prominently included. The reverse depicts a symbolic scene of succession: Trajan stands on the right facing left, while Hadrian stands opposite him. Together, they hold a globe, representing dominion over the Roman world. Trajan, already deified (Divi Traian), is shown passing authority to Hadrian, reinforcing the legitimacy of Hadrian’s rule. RIC II, Part 3 (2nd ed.) Hadrian 5 https://t.co/CHosNyMpo8 Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This coin is one of the most important early issues of Hadrian’s reign. It commemorates his adoption by Trajan, a crucial political act that secured his succession. The shared globe visually conveys the orderly transfer of power and the continuity of imperial rule. By emphasising Trajan’s divine status and Hadrian as his son (filius), the coin serves as clear propaganda to legitimise Hadrian’s authority across the empire. The obverse shows a laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian facing right, accompanied by a Latin legend that emphasises continuity with his predecessor, Trajan, whose titles (“OPT,” “GER,” “DAC”) are still prominently included. The reverse depicts a symbolic scene of succession: Trajan stands on the right facing left, while Hadrian stands opposite him. Together, they hold a globe, representing dominion over the Roman world. Trajan, already deified (Divi Traian), is shown passing authority to Hadrian, reinforcing the legitimacy of Hadrian’s rule. RIC II, Part 3 (2nd ed.) Hadrian 5 https://t.co/CHosNyMpo8 Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - This coin, a bronze sestertius of Hadrian, struck at Rome around AD 119–120, conveys a powerful message of imperial restoration. It proclaims Hadrian as the restorer of the world. The obverse shows a laureate portrait of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right with the legend IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse shows a kneeling female figure, identified as a personification of the inhabited world (Orbis), wearing a turreted crown and holding a globe, extending her hand to Hadrian. The inscription reads RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM (“to the restorer of the world”). The coin illustrates Hadrian’s role as a stabilising ruler who restored order and unity across the Roman Empire, reflecting his policies of consolidation and reform early in his reign. RIC II (2nd ed.) Hadrian 450 https://t.co/I30VKoeiCQ Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This coin, a bronze sestertius of Hadrian, struck at Rome around AD 119–120, conveys a powerful message of imperial restoration. It proclaims Hadrian as the restorer of the world. The obverse shows a laureate portrait of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right with the legend IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse shows a kneeling female figure, identified as a personification of the inhabited world (Orbis), wearing a turreted crown and holding a globe, extending her hand to Hadrian. The inscription reads RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM (“to the restorer of the world”). The coin illustrates Hadrian’s role as a stabilising ruler who restored order and unity across the Roman Empire, reflecting his policies of consolidation and reform early in his reign. RIC II (2nd ed.) Hadrian 450 https://t.co/I30VKoeiCQ Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - Roman imperial bronze dupondius of Hadrian, struck at the Rome mint around AD 118. This coin celebrates Hadrian’s role in ensuring Rome’s food supply, a key political and economic priority. Early in his reign, such imagery reinforced stability and prosperity under his rule. The goddess Annona represents Rome's grain supply. S C (“Senatus Consulto”) indicates the coin was issued under the authority of the Senate. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 161 https://t.co/N2Uag7U7CM Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - Roman imperial bronze dupondius of Hadrian, struck at the Rome mint around AD 118. This coin celebrates Hadrian’s role in ensuring Rome’s food supply, a key political and economic priority. Early in his reign, such imagery reinforced stability and prosperity under his rule. The goddess Annona represents Rome's grain supply. S C (“Senatus Consulto”) indicates the coin was issued under the authority of the Senate. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 161 https://t.co/N2Uag7U7CM Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - This bronze provincial coin, struck under Hadrian at the colony of Berytus (modern Beirut), presents a typical imperial portrait paired with strong military symbolism. The obverse shows a laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right, accompanied by a Latin legend that identifies Hadrian as Emperor, Caesar, Trajan's successor, and Augustus. On the reverse, two military standards topped with eagles stand within a laurel wreath, with the inscription referring to the Roman colony (“COL BER”). This imagery reflects the Roman military presence and status of Berytus as a veteran colony, while the laurel wreath conveys victory and imperial legitimacy. The coin, usually around 20 mm and struck in a copper-based alloy, is part of a series emphasising Rome’s power and organisation in the eastern provinces. RPC III 3856 https://t.co/621UPW6j9K Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This bronze provincial coin, struck under Hadrian at the colony of Berytus (modern Beirut), presents a typical imperial portrait paired with strong military symbolism. The obverse shows a laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right, accompanied by a Latin legend that identifies Hadrian as Emperor, Caesar, Trajan's successor, and Augustus. On the reverse, two military standards topped with eagles stand within a laurel wreath, with the inscription referring to the Roman colony (“COL BER”). This imagery reflects the Roman military presence and status of Berytus as a veteran colony, while the laurel wreath conveys victory and imperial legitimacy. The coin, usually around 20 mm and struck in a copper-based alloy, is part of a series emphasising Rome’s power and organisation in the eastern provinces. RPC III 3856 https://t.co/621UPW6j9K Coin from my collection.
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#CoinWednesday - This bronze coin from Attaleia in Pamphylia (modern-day Antalya), struck during the reign of Hadrian, features a finely detailed portrait of the emperor on the obverse, showing him laureate and in military attire, symbolising both authority and command. The reverse depicts a tetrastyle temple housing a statue of Athena, who stands holding Nike and a spear, emphasising victory and protection. Flanking elements, the owl on an altar and a shield, reinforce her association with wisdom and warfare. The coin reflects the blending of Roman imperial imagery with strong local Greek religious identity, characteristic of provincial issues of this period. RPC III 2679 https://t.co/Xt6T0KVbHQ Coin from my collection.
carolemadge's tweet photo. #CoinWednesday - This bronze coin from Attaleia in Pamphylia (modern-day Antalya), struck during the reign of Hadrian, features a finely detailed portrait of the emperor on the obverse, showing him laureate and in military attire, symbolising both authority and command. The reverse depicts a tetrastyle temple housing a statue of Athena, who stands holding Nike and a spear, emphasising victory and protection. Flanking elements, the owl on an altar and a shield, reinforce her association with wisdom and warfare. The coin reflects the blending of Roman imperial imagery with strong local Greek religious identity, characteristic of provincial issues of this period. RPC III 2679 https://t.co/Xt6T0KVbHQ Coin from my collection.
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I’m considering adding a few new weekly hashtags to my ancient history posts so everyone can join... What do you think of these? #MythologyMonday #TempleTuesday #CoinWednesday #PortraitThursday #TheatreFriday #AmphitheatreSaturday #ArtefactSunday Any other ideas?
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Lucius Sestius Quirinalis, hero of my Lucius Sestius mysteries, was a real person, living between about 68 BCE and 12 BCE. What do we think of this coin minted by him in 43 BCE? #ancientart #HistoricalFiction #coinwednesday
for_fi's tweet photo. Lucius Sestius Quirinalis, hero of my Lucius Sestius mysteries, was a real person, living between about 68 BCE and 12 BCE. What do we think of this coin minted by him in 43 BCE? #ancientart #HistoricalFiction #coinwednesday https://t.co/JfBvprWsvc
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