Rome 117-138 CE
AR Denarius 18mm, 3,13g
The Diaspora Revolt results in major damage to Alexandria and the near annihilation of its Jewish community. Hadrian uses the occasion to rebuild the city.
Hadrian revives the Sanctuary to Asklepios at Epidauros.
The Emperor Hadrian founds Hadrianotherea to commemorate a successful hunt.
Emperor Hadrian visits Carthage, promoting further development and establishing it as a thriving Roman city.
Hadrian chooses Lucius Aelius, as his adopted son and heir.
Antoninus Pius is adopted by Emperor Hadrian, making him the designated successor after the death of Hadrian’s first choice, Aelius Caesar.
July 10
Hadrian dies and Antoninus Pius becomes emperor at the age of 51. He persuades the Senate to deify Hadrian, earning him the title Pius for his devotion.
An earthquake destroys Kyzikos, including the newly built Temple to Hadrian. Funds for its rebuilding are allocated by Antoninus Pius.