Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 22.84 g, 12h). "Travel series" issue ("Provinces cycle") – Restitutor type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Laureate and draped bust right / RESTITVTORI BITHYNIAE, S C in exergue, Hadrian, togate, standing right, holding volumen and extending hand to raise up kneeling Bithynia, who holds rudder over shoulder and rests foot on prow. RIC II.3 1840; Banti 651. Green patina, minor roughness. Good Fine. Rare.
From the Cloudesley Collection.