HADRIAN AR SESTERTIUS, 119 - 122 C.E.
RIC 548, RSC 178, Banti 103, Very Fine, lt. smoothing, 35mm, 25.62 grams
Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG around laureate bust of Hadrian to right, with drapery on left shoulder
Reverse: Annona standing to left, holding corn ears above filled modius, and cornucopia, prow of galley to right, PONT MAX TR POT COS II around, S C across fields, ANNONA AVG in exergue
An early issue sestertius of Hadrian with a lovely bust style on a HEFTY flan!
