Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 22.43 g, 6h). "Travel series" issue ("Provinces cycle") – Restitutor type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Bareheaded and draped bust right / RESTITVTORI ARABIAE, S C in exergue, Hadrian standing right, holding volumen and raising kneeling Arabia, who holds bundle of cinnamon or incense, camel between. RIC II.3 1825; Banti –. Red-brown patina with earthen highlights. Near VF. Very rare.
From the Cloudesley Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 108 (3 April 2001), lot 1832.