Roman Empire. Hadrian (AD 117-138). Denarius Rome - Salus (No reserve price)

Hadrian, Roman Emperor from AD 117 to 138, is remembered for consolidating and fortifying the Roman Empire's boundaries, including the famous Hadrian's Wall in Britain. Roman coins from his reign, such as the denarius featuring Salus, the goddess of health and welfare, offer insights into imperial propaganda and Roman religious symbolism. The denarius was a widely circulated silver coin and a staple of Roman monetary systems. Imagery like Salus, often depicted feeding a snake coiled around an altar, symbolized the emperor's role as protector of the empire's wellbeing. Hadrian's era marked a period of peace and stability known as the Pax Romana’s height, making coins from this time significant for collectors interested in Roman imperial history and art. Such coins also reflect the artistic refinement and political messaging characteristic of Roman numismatics during the 2nd century AD.