Roman silver coin

[Templar09]

Hello,

after 4 years i turn on my metal detector again (EX2 SE) and hit some nice stuff...
I was very happy when this shiny roman pops from the ground

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....nice scoff amoungst the junk. Great find!

 

[worldtalker]

I recon you won't be turning it off now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Wouldn't mind adding one of those to my finds!GodBless HH Chris

 

[Mackaydon]

Can you show a pic of the coin's other side? (Looks like Hadrian) HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Don.......

 

[kane23]

Nice Hadrian(117-138 AD) Denarius!

 

[Templar09]

this coin gave me truly new inspiration after very long time...
cant make better picture right now, only with my mobile...

Hadrian AR Denarius
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Obverse type: Bust laureate right with drapery on left shoulder
Reverse: COS III - Consul Tertium, consul for the third time.
Reverse type: Spes advancing left holding flower in right hand and raising robes in left.
Date: 117-138 AD
Mint: Rome

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet!

 

[CRUSADER]

I love these early type, good thick solid silver (not like the grotty debased one I got today :P )

 

[HISPAN]

Nice Roman silver .
welcome to the forum!
H

 

[cntrydncr1]

well done!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Beautiful find Templar09!

Welcome to Tnet!

Dave

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

It's amazing to think that your silver Roman coin was in the ground for probably 1,700 years with all those generations and historical events passing by. Awesome thing to find! Thanks for sharing!

 

[The Swed Hunther]

Welcome to the forum , and a very nice roman!!!
Best of luck!