(x) Hadrian (117-138), AE Sestertius, 28.66g, 5h, Rome, struck AD 118, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HA-DRIANVS AVG, laureate head right, drapery over far shoulder, rev. [PO]NT MAX T-R POT COS II, Annona standing right with hand on hip and holding cornucopiae, modius with corn-ears and high prow before, S-C in field, ANNONA AVG in exergue (BMC 1125; RIC 549; Cohen 184), legend partly weak and some corrosion to centre of reverse, otherwise uniform green patina, the central devices bold, very fine or better, scarce.
Provenance
The Peter Stagnetto Collection of Ancient Coins
Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2002, RM0871 [and inside front cover] - £625
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NGC 'Choice VF' (#5878600-004). Strike 4/5. Surface 3/5.
, https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/5878600-004/NGCAncients/
Estimate: £400 - £600