The reign of Hadrian marked a golden age in Roman history. The empire stretched from Britain to Persia, from the Danube to the Nile. The splendor and glory of Rome has never been equaled before or since. As we hold a token of that time, bearing Hadrian’s proud portrait, the barriers of time melt away. We are linked in an intimate context with the lives of people who lived in that world. Set in a ring of classic simplicity, this denarius is the ideal adornment for those who understand that the greatest adventures take place in the imagination.