THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Hadrian, 117-138
Dupondius or as 134-138, Æ 14.73 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bareheaded and draped bust r. Rev. HISPANIA Hispania reclining l., holding branch and resting l. elbow on rock; in exergue, S C. C 827 var. BMC 1754 var. RIC 852c var.
Rare. An extraordinary portrait of high style and an untouched
green patina. Good extremely fine / extremely
Ex NAC sale 46, 2008, 570.