Hadrian – Altar

Hadrian – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO HADRIANO; Radiate head of Divus Hadrian r.
Rev. CONSECRATIO; Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, flames rising from the top of the altar, sometimes with horns visible on either side.

   

   RIC (Decius) 88; RSC (Hadrian) 1510
   
Picture credit: Numismatik Lanz München (Auction 102), 28.5.2001, lot 931


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