Hadrian, 117-138. Cistophorus (Silver, 28 mm, 10.25 g, 12 h), Pergamum. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. COS III Legionary eagle between two standards with vexilla. Metcalf 1. RPC III online 1323.3 ( this coin ). Extremely rare. Somewhat rough and with traces of overstriking and numerous minor scratches, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Eric ten Brink, formed over the past decade.

This coin was overstruck on a pre-imperial cistophoric tetradrachm, one of the serpents of which is clearly visible on the reverse.