Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Emperor Hadrian (Architect of Rome’s Golden Age)

Hadrian AR Denarius Naval (NGC Certified) — Traveler Emperor's Galley Voyage

Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius Strack-324 depicts Hadrian aboard galley — Mediterranean traveler greets from stern between standards, rare FELICITATI AVG legend (c. AD 131).

Voyager Galley Design

• Obverse: Bare-headed draped portrait right — HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

• Reverse: 5-oarsmen galley w/ Hadrian in cabin — FELICITATI AVG / COS III

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver AR (3.18g denarius)

• Reference: Strack-324 (same dies, pl. V)

• Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay; CNG E313; Simon Shipp lot 253

• Mint: Rome c. 131 CE

• Rarity: Rare reverse legend arrangement

• Certification: NGC slabbed

Consolidation Voyage Essential

• Commemorates Hadrian's 121-132 provincial travels

• Galley = Mediterranean journeys (Greece, Egypt, East)

• FELICITATI AVG = safe travels + imperial fortune

• Diplomatic consolidation vs Trajan conquests

Collector Masterpiece

Ultra-rare naval silver captures Hadrian's unprecedented empire tour. Voyager emperor essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.