Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Aureus 125-128, AV 7.03 g. HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. Emperor galloping r., holding spear; in exergue, COS III. C 414 var. (omits drapery). RIC 187d. Calicó 1228.
A bold portrait of fine style. A minor mark on neck and a light scratch
on reverse field, otherwise very fine / good very fine
Ex Lanz 145, 2009, 99 and NAC 106, 2018, 1494 sales. From the collection of a Retired Banker.