★ Unpublished Sestertius of Hadrian ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 27.66 g, 5 h), For the legions of Syria, Rome, 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Draped bust of hadrian to left. Rev. EXERCITVS / SYRIACVS SC Hadrian on horseback right, extending hand to four soldiers standing left before, who hold standards. RIC II.3, 1962 ( this coin cited ). An extremely rare variety. Cleaning marks, especially in the fields, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Solidus 23, 13 January 2018, 438.