Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck late AD 121-123. Laureate head right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC II.3 601; RSC 1153a. Attractive iridescent tone. EF.
Ex Grand Haven Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 478, 7 October 2020), lot 424, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 377 (29 June 2016), lot 414.