HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AR Denarius (3.33 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 130-133. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-1494; RSC-138. "Travel Series" issue. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Africa, wearing elephant headdress, reclining left holding scorpion and cornucopia; basket of corn to left. A wonderful example from Hadrian's celebrated Provinces series, featuring a clear depiction of Africa along with a well-executed portrait of the emperor.

Estimate: $150.00- $250.00