Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.23 g, 6h). "Travel series" issue ("Provinces cycle") – The province alone. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Bare head right / NILVS, Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia; hippopotamus to right. RIC II.3 1544; RSC 989. Dark iridescent tone. Fine.
From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Group SGF (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 374, 11 May 2016), lot 524.