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Denarius with bust of Sabina, struck under Hadrian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 128–136
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.25 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.514
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Sabina, draped, right, hair falling in plait down neck; it is waved at back and rises on top over stephane above diadem.
SABINA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Venus, draped, standing front, head right, holding apple in left hand and with right drawing fold of drapery from left shoulder.
VENERI GENETRICI
SABINA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Venus, draped, standing front, head right, holding apple in left hand and with right drawing fold of drapery from left shoulder.
VENERI GENETRICI
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Joseph H. Clark Collection; gift of Joseph H. Clark to MFA, June 6, 1912