C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus. Denarius

C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus; 102 BC, Denarius, 3.81g. Crawford-322/1b, Syd-590. Obv: EX A PV, Veiled and turreted bust of Cybele r. Rx: C FABI CF, Victory in fast quadriga r. holding goad and reins; Q below. Hadrianus was governor of Africa 83-82 BC and was apparently not very well liked. During an uprising in Utica, his residence was stormed and set on fire by a pro-Sulla mob. He burned alive trapped inside of it.. VF