Lot 2959

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (27.96 g), issued 119 - 123, obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, rev. S C in exergue, around PONT MAX TR POT COS III, Roma seated to left on cuirass and round shield, holding Victory and spear, (S.3622, RIC 253 [new volume], Banti 603, BMC 1148). Even dark brown patination somewhat uneven on reverse, good very fine bust of Hadrian, otherwise very fine and rare.