Hadrian - NILVS Travel-series (D2097)

HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome.

Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P.

Bare-headed and draped bust right.

Rev: NILVS.

Nilus reclining right, holding cornucopia and reed; hippopotamus at feet, crocodile in water below.

RIC 310.

Condition: good

Weight: 2.32 g.

Diameter: 19 mm.

One of the most important events of Hadrian's reign, his extended imperial tour of the provinces lasted for a large portion of his years as emperor. In order to take stock of his inheritance as well as calm the disquiet which had arisen in the later years of Trajan's reign, the new emperor traveled throughout the provinces, re-establishing the Roman order and reconnecting with local governments, ultimately ensuring the Pax Romana for another half-century.