Hadrian. Denarius; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 137 AD, Denarius, 3.27g. RIC-2318 (C), BM-595, C-172. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: ANNO - NA AVG Modius containing poppy between four wheat ears.The portrait of Hadrian on this coin is exquisite for the quality of design and the high relief, reminiscent of some of Hadrian's portraits on aurei. It surely ranks among the finest numismatic portraits of Hadrian that we have ever handled. EF
($700)