The Roman Empire
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Aureus 132-134, AV 7.01 g. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Hadrian on horse prancing r., holding spear. C 494 var. (omits cuirassed). RIC 205c var. (omits cuirassed). Calicó 1249.
A bold portrait and a lovely light reddish tone, minor marks in field and on
edge, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Empire Coins sale 10, 1989, 235. From the George C. Hopkins collection.