Hadrian, Emperor 117-138 AD Roman Imperial Denarius


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Minted in Rome 128 AD, likely from the eclipse of 118 AD. One star indicative of a partial eclipse seen in Rome. Eclipse symbol on reverse, Hadrian on obverse

Photo from Athena Numismatics


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