★ Hadrian's Liberalitas ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.76 g, 7 h), Rome, circa late 120-121. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P COS III / LIBERAL AVG / III Hadrian seated left on platform, writing at desk with pen; behind him, officer standing left; in front of him, Liberalitas standing front, head to left, holding counting-board in her right hand; below on steps, citizen standing right, holding up fold of toga. BMC 296. Cohen 910. RIC 312. Slightly rough and with some scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Gitbud & Naumann E-Auction 23, 5 October 2014, 786.