★ Cornua Crescentis Lunae Septemque Triones ★

Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS III. Seven stars above crescent. RIC II 202. AR. 2.85 g. 18.50 mm. A choice example of this fascinating issue, with a spectacular portrait. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. About EF/EF.