Hadrian - Sestertius Travel-series Egypt! (JUL2289)

Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (30 mm, 25,7 gr). "Travel series" issue ("Provinces cycle") – The province alone. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Bareheaded and draped bust right / AEGYPTOS, S C in exergue, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum, resting elbow on basket; to left, ibis standing right on column. RIC II.3 1595; Banti 75.

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.