★ A Rare Aureus ★

ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Gold Aureus, AD 118. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P COS II, bust of Sol, radiate and draped, right; ORIENS in exergue.

Very Fine; some cleaning marks.

From the Euclidean Collection.

Reference: RIC II.3-122; Calicó-1295.
Rarity: Rare.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 6.98 g.