Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AR denarius (3.29 gm). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 125-128. Laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder / COS III, eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right. RIC 190. RSC 428. A scarce to rare type for Hadrian, the reverse far more typical of a posthumous consecration issue than a reigning emperor. Well struck in sound metal and beautifully toned.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD