Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138
Aureus 117, AV 7.25 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN – HADRIANVS AVG Laureate and draped bust r. seen from front, fold of cloak on l. shoulder and sword belt around neck and across breast. Rev. P M TR P C – OS DES II Radiate and draped bust of Sol r.; below, ORIENS. C 1004. BMC p. 242, *. RIC 20 = RIC II, 87 (these dies). Calicó 1297 (these dies). Rare. Struck on a large flan and complete, minor marks on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine Privately purchased from Herrero in 1989. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.