★ NILVS ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.18 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 130-133. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right. Rev. NILVS Nilus reclining right on urn, holding cornucopiae in his left hand and reed in his right; at feet, hippopotamus. BMC 862. Cohen 991. RIC 310. RIC II, Part 3, 1543. A lightly toned example with a fine portrait. Good very fine.