Hadrian. Denarius; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, Late 117 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. RIC-82 (R2), pl. 3 (same dies). Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIA[NVS AVG] Bust laureate, cuirassed r. with fold of cloak or aegis on front shoulder. Rx: FORT RED in exergue, P M TR P COS DES II around, Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Rare issue of late 117 announcing Hadrian's impending entry into his second consulship on 1 January 118. With this reverse type only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard, none in Berk photofile.. VF