Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (25.82 g.), AD 117-138. Rome, AD 126/7. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: COS III around, S C in exergue, Roma seated to left on cuirass and shield, holding Victory and cornucopiae. RIC 870; BMC 1297. Fabulous huge portrait with wonderful details. Light to medium brown patina. Extremely Fine / About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Gala Benefit Auction for the 135th Anniversary of the ANS (Stack's, 17 November 1993), 60.