Hadrian, Bronze Sestertius, AD 137-138. Rome. 29g, 27mm. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: SPES P R, Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe, S-C across fields. About Extremely Fine; tooled in some areas, attractive dark green patina. Property of a London academic; acquired on the EU art market since the 1990s. Reference: RIC II.3-2431; C.-1419.

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