The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 138
Dupondius 125-128, Æ 15.46 g. HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS Radiate head r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. COS – III S – C Fides standing r., holding corn ears and a basket of fruits. C 388 var. (no drapery). BMC 1322. RIC 656. A very attractive portrait and a lovely brown tone, minor metal flaws
on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 43, 1998, 300. Illustrated on www.romancoins.info, section imagines imperatorum.