Legitymizacja władzy cesarza Hadriana w mennictwie rzymskim
The Legitimation of Emperor Hadrian’s Power in Roman Coinage

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to examine the circumstances of Hadrian’s assumption of power after thedeath of Trajan. Wojciech Wierzbicki has analysed the numismatic material of the emperor Hadriandating mainly from the first years of his reign. These contents, the issue of the imperial mint, clearlyindicate the desire and need to legitimate the power of the new princeps. Wierzbicki also presentsthe background to the political events of the period as well as the most important figures involved insharing power, both supporters and opponents of the emperor.

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