The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 138
Sestertius 125-128, Æ 27.46 g. HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate head r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. COS – III S – C Virtus standing l., holding parazonium and spear. C 356 var. (no drapery). BMC 1307. RIC 638. A bold portrait and a nice green patina somewhat smoothed. Flan crack
at seven o’clock on obverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Ars Classica XIII, 1928, 1259 and Nomos Fixed Price List 2014, 45.