The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 134
Aureus 125-128, AV 6.97 g. HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. COS – III Sol in prancing quadriga l. C 293. BMC 378. RIC 168. Calicó 1209a (this coin).
Rare. A magnificent portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a very broad
flan, almost invisible marks, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Leu 10, 1974, 146; Leu 30, 1982, 361 and Tkalec April 2007, 219 sales.