★ Fine Portrait ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.41 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 124-125. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his far shoulder. Rev. COS III Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising hem of dress with her left. BMC 417. Cohen 390. RIC II.3, 714. Lightly toned, well-centered and with a fine portrait. About extremely fine.