Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138
Aureus 120-121, AV 7.15 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIA – N HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P – COS III Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopia. C 1117. BMC 151 var (different bust). Strack 107. RIC 80 = RIC II, 383 (these dies). Faces of Power 154 (this coin). Calicó 1338. Rare. A magnificent portrait of superb style struck in high relief, an unobtrusive edge nick at six oclock on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine Ex Naville VIII, 1924, Bement, 154 and Christies London 8th October 1984, Property of a Lady, 53 sales. From the Adda collection. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.