CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
![](images/Hadrian_Ae_As_Dacia_1.jpg "᷅ <font color=\\"#FF0000\\"><b>SOLD</b></font color>: Hadrian, AE As, Dacia, 117-138 AD")
- Emperor:
- Hadrian
- Denomination:
- AE As
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 117-138 AD
- Obverse:
- HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Draped bust of emperor Hadrian facing right
- Reverse:
- Dacia seated left on rock, holding vexillum and curved sword; right foot rests on globe; SC in left and right fields; DACIA in exergue
- Reference:
- RIC 850, Cohen 531v, BMCRE 1741
- Size:
- 27mm, 12.9g
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- aVF
Scarce coin. Nice green patina. This coin commemorates the visit by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to Dacia. Known for its gold mines, Dacia was conquered by the Roman Emperor Trajan, who expanded the mining operations, making it a strategic acquisition for the Roman Empire.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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