★ A sestertius of Hadrian with a beautiful light green patina ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.61 g, 6 h), Rome, 119-circa mid 120. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III / S•C Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in his right hand and long scepter in his left. BMC 1146. Cohen 1185. RIC 249. An attractive example with a beautiful light green patina. Patina flaking in some areas, otherwise, good very fine.