Lot 4587

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.52 g), issued 118, obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, rev. S C across, around PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Roma seated to right on cuirass, with spear in left hand, clasping hand of Hadrian standing left, in exergue ADVENTVS AVG, (S.3571, RIC 547, C.91, BMC 1120). Even dark green patination somewhat uneven on reverse, very fine and rare.

Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, Status Auction Sale 242, November 1, 2009 (lot 8009).