Hadrian AD 117-138. "Travel series" issue ("Provinces cycle") – Restitutor type. Rome
Denarius AR

18 mm, 3,29 g

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P; laureate head right / RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE, Hadrian standing left, holding volumen, about to raise Hispania who is kneeling right, holding a branch; rabbit between them.

Very Fine

RIC 326.

During Emperor Hadrian's reign, Spain was an important and integral part of the Roman Empire. Hadrian himself was of Spanish descent, as his family came from Hispania (the Iberian Peninsula, which includes modern-day Spain and Portugal). Consequently, Hadrian had a strong connection to the region and took a keen interest in its affairs. There are coins from the "Travel series" issue that feature depictions related to Spain. These coins showcase various cities or landmarks in Spain and potentially include the "Restitutor" type as well, symbolizing Hadrian's efforts to restore or stabilize the province.