Hadrian Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 118AD RIC 138 Augustus and was succeeded to the

and was succeeded to the throne by his sons Caracalla and Geta

by Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)

Nerva was considered the first of the Five Good Emperors

Salus was the Roman goddess of safety

borne by the troops in battle

Hadrian Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 118AD RIC 138 Augustus and was succeeded to theObverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right Reverse: P M TR P COS II SALVS AVG (in exergue), Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar Date: 118 A. D., RIC 138 Size: 18. 5mm diameter, 3. 08g weight Composition: Silver