Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, AD 134-138; AE (g 25,06; mm 32; h 11); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, draped bust r., Rv. ADVENTVI AVG ITA - LIAE, emperor on l., standing r., raising r. hand; in front of him, Italia standing l., holding cornucopiae and sacrificing out of patera over altar; by altar, a victim; in ex. S C. RIC 888; C 48.
Scarce, expressive portrait, delightful red-cuprite patina, extremely fine.