Hadrianus AE Sestertius, Liberalitas reverse
Hadrianus (117-138 AD). AE Sestertius (33-34 mm, 27.41 g), Rome, AD 118.
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate "heroic" bust of Hadrian to right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II / S-C, Hadrian seated left on raised platform; before him sits an attendant distributing coins to a togate citizen climbing steps of platform; Liberalitas standing left behind attendant, holding abacus or coin scoop, LIBERALITAS AVG in exergue.
RIC 552; C. 914.
Fields somewhat smoothed. Very fine.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |