The Roman Empire
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Sestertius 134-138, Æ 23.23 g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Nilus reclining r., leaning on rock, holding reed and cornucopia; on cornucopia, child climbing; before, hippopotamus standing l.; below, crocodile r. C 998. RIC 863.
Rare. Green patina somewhatb corroded, otherwise very fine