Watch List notes:

Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 25.72 g, 6 h), Rome, 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III [P P] Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. [EXERCIT]VS - RAETICVS / S C Hadrian on horseback right, addressing three soldiers standing left before him, the first holding an aquila, the others vexilla. BMC 1683. Cohen 578. RIC 928. Very rare and with an attractive green patina. Minor edge mark, otherwise, fine.


This issue was struck in honor of the Raetian army, which consisted of the legions and garrisons in eastern Switzerland and southern Germany.