★ An interesting 'proto-contorniate' sestertius of Didia Clara ★

Didia Clara, Augusta, 193. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 18.58 g, 7 h), a 'proto-contorniate' with hammered edges, Rome. DIDIA CLARA AVG Draped bust of Didia Clara to right. Rev. HILAR TEMPOR / S - C Hilaritas standing front, head to left, holding palm frond in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC 38. Cohen 4. RIC 20. Rare and with an attractive portrait. Hammered edges and with some corrosion, otherwise, very fine.