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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 42 | Auction date: 27 June 2026 |
| Lot number: 2065 Price realized: 360 CHF (Approx. 445 USD / 390 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 23.00 g, 5 h), Rome, circa 134-138. [HAD]RIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. DISCIPLINA AVG / [S - C] Hadrian advancing right, holding roll in his left hand, followed by officer and three soldiers holding standards. BMC 1487. Cohen 542 var. RIC II.3 1905. Minor deposits and faint scratches, otherwise, nearly fine. This intriguing reverse alludes to Hadrian's insistence on strict military discipline, as indicated by the legend DISCIPLINA AVG. Both Dio Cassius and the Historia Augusta recount Hadrian's rigorous adherence to military protocol. Despite his reputation as a Graecophile and a lover of life's finer pleasures, Hadrian did not shy away from the hardships of soldiering. He trained alongside his troops, enduring the same rigors, consuming their simple fare, and marching long distances in full gear. This commitment likely stemmed from a desire to be seen as a strong military leader, akin to his adopted father, Trajan. This lot can be shipped to a US address. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
