The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.

Description
As, Roma 130-133, Æ 27 mm, 12.42 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare head and draped bust r. Rev. AFRIC – A Africa, wearing elephant headdress, reclining l., holding scorpion and cornucopiae; in l. field, basket of corn and in exergue, S C.
Reference
C 143.
BMC 1712.
RIC 1616.
Condition
In exceptional condition for the issue. A very elegant portrait of fine style and a wonderful enamel-like green patina. Good extremely fine
Provenance
NAC sale 23, 2002, 1561