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Description
Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117-138. Æ Sestertius, Rome after April 121, 28.24 gr., 35 mm.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANUS AUG P M TR P COS III; laureate, heroic bust of Hadrian, wearing aegis and balteus, to the right // Reverse: PIETAS AUGUSTI; Pietas standing to the right, raising right hand and holding acerrum in left, lighted altar to the right; across fields: S C.
Ref: RIC² 470 (this coin referenced and illustrated); Banti -.
Wonderful portrait, attractive patina. Extremely rare. Professionally cleaned. Extremely fine
Provenance Details
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CXI.5 (London, October 2003), no. RM1562;
Ex Baldwin’s 96 (London, 2015), lot 3244.