Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire

Hadrian augustus, 117 – 134. Sestertius 121-122, Æ 24.69 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN – HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P – COS III S – C Minerva standing l., holding spear and dropping incense on a candelabrum; a shield rests against her l. side. C 1067 var. (bust l.). BMC 1254. RIC 611b.
A superb portrait of fine style and a wonderful enamel-like dark patina.
Unobtrusive area of weakness on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine