Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.20 g, 6 h), Rome, 128-circa 130. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. COS III Concordia seated left, holding patera in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on small figure of Spes. BMC 392. Cohen 328 var. (without drapery). RIC 3036. Rare and nicely toned. Cleaning scratches and with minor deposits, otherwise, good fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).