Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. AR denarius. 2.73 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 134-138. His laureate and slightly draped bust right; HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Hadrian standing left, veiled and togate, sacrificing out of patera over altar to left; VOTA PVBLICA. RIC II 290 var. (slight drapery). RSC 1484b. Choice Extremely Fine; stunning old toning with underlying luster, highlighting the detail in his hair and beard particularly.