Lot 2416

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 134-138, (23.9 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, rev. around HILA RI TAS P R, COS III in exergue, S C across field, Hilaritas standing to left with palm and cornucopiae, children in front and behind, (S.1116, RIC 970, C.817). Dark colour, nearly very fine and attractive.

Ex. Noble Numismatics Sale 49 (lot 2196).