The Roman Empire
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Sestertius 134-138, Æ 28.69 g. Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. Cappadocia standing to front, head l., holding in r. hand small model of mount Argaeius and vexillum in l.; in fields, S – C. C 206. RIC 847.
Rare. Brown-green patina somewhat smoothed, otherwise good very fine
Ex Ars Classica XVIII, 1934, Evans 1398 and Schulmann 243, 1966, Graham (P. Tinchant), 1783 sales. From the George C. Hopkins collection.