The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 138. Aureus, Roma 132-134, AV 7.36 g.
Description: HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS Bare-headed and draped bust l. Rev. CO – S – IIII – P P Hadrian on horse prancing r., holding spear. References: C 492
BMC 535 and pl. 57, 16
RIC 205h
Calicó 1246 (this reverse die) Condition: Rare. A bold portrait of fine style well struck in high relief. Good extremely fine Provenance: Christope Joron-Dorem sale 25 March 2014, 34
Maison Palombo sale 13, 2014, 61