Sabina AR Denarius AD 128(?)-136/7 VF
| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 250.00 | 258.12 |
- SKU: BFB005501
- Categories: ANCIENTS ROMAN ROMAN EMPIRE
The denarius (plural denarii) was the Roman Empire’s benchmark silver coin for over 400 years (c. 211 BC - c. 244 AD).
Vibia Sabina, often simply called Sabina, was a Roman Empress and wife of Hadrian. She was born in 83 AD in Rome. Her father died the following year, prompting Sabina and her half-sister to live with their grandmother, Marciana, Trajan’s sister. Sabina married Hadrian in 100. Hadrian succeeded Trajan as emperor in 117, but Sabina wasn’t awarded the title of Augusta until 128. Some sources say Hadrian treated her poorly, but others say he respected her immensely. Sabina is the first woman whose image was featured on a continuous series of coins minted in Rome. She also traveled more than any empress before her, garnering more public honors in Rome and the provinces than any empress since Livia, the wife of Augustus. She died in 136 or early 137.
This coin was graded VF (very fine) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Obverse: SABINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right, hair in braid down neck
Reverse: VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right drawing out fold of drapery from shoulder and holding apple
Reference: RCV 3924, RIC II Hadrian 396
