Roman Empire, Hadrian, 117-138, Aureus 136, Rome, very rare

Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117-138. Aureus 136, Rome. Gold 7.1 g.; 20 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Hadrian, bare head, draped, right, viewed from rear. Obverse caption: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P //
Reverse: Victory naked to waist, advancing right, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. Reverse caption: VICTORIA AVG

RIC: 2238. Ex RIC II Hadrian 283a, now RIC II.3² Hadrian 2238.

Very rare and fine specimen. Still very well detailed despite traces of circulation. Formerly mounted as jewellery, with mounting marks at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. Almost uncirculated AU 50-53