Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Travel series. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate bust left, slight drapery on shoulder / RESTITV TORI GALLIAE, Hadrian standing right, holding volumen in left hand, about to raise Gallia, kneeling left. RIC II 324 var. (bust type); BMCRE 879 var. (same); RSC 1247 var. (same). VF. Rare bust type.
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
