Hadrian. Denarius; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, 124-5 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. Cf. RIC-731 (S) and BM-343. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS - II - I on l. and r., Hercules seated r. on cuirass, holding with l. hand distaff (?) and with r. hand club; the club rests on a helmet which itself rests on a shield behind Hercules, adjoining the cuirass on which he sits. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. The helmet in this reverse type can be placed in various positions around the shield.. EF / VF