Roman Empire - Silver denarius of Sabina, wife of Hadrian
Denomination: AR DenariusCondition:Almost very fine.Size:18 mm. Weight: 3.04 gramsPeriod: 133 CEMinted in: RomeExergue: -.-Obverse:SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, draped bust to the right. Hair braided in a tail, diadem. Sabina Empress wife of Hadrian father of the fatherlandReverse:VESTA, Vesta seated to the left with sceptre and Victoria.Reference: RIC 410Vibia Sabina (died in 136) was the wife of emperor Hadrian, and empress in Rome from approx. .She was a daughter of Matidia, a cousin of emperor Trajan, who himself had no children. Due to this relationship with the emperor, Vibia Sabina was predetermined for the political marriage with Hadrian, the successor of Trajan. The marriage was arranged by Pompeia Plotina, the wife of Trajan.The marriage took place in 100, causing Hadrian's position as successor to be strengthened. It became an unhappy marriage. Hadrian paid little attention to her and even openly showed more interest for other married women and young men such as Antinous. The marriage remained childless. However, Sabina's adulterous adventures were not tolerated. Sabina's death by natural causes in 136 was questioned, and it is possible that Hadrian poisoned or or that she committed suicide. Read More