★ A bold HISPANIA-sestertius of Hadrian ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 25.25 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 130-133. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. HISPANIA / S C Hispania reclining left, holding branch in her right hand and resting her left elbow on rock; at her feet, rabbit to left. BMC 1747. Cohen 842. RIC II, Part 3, 1665. Minor corrosion, otherwise, very fine.