Hadrian, 117-138 Sestertius Rome circa 134-138, Æ 32.00 mm., 27.39 g.
Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. Hadrian on horseback r., raising r. hand, addressing two soldiers standing l.; both holding legionary eagles. RIC 932 var. (three soldiers). BMCRE 1687 note. C 569 var. VF, brown patina, minor smoothing in fields, encrustation on reverse around figures. Only the Banti piece published with two soldiers. Very Rare.
Very rare variety, apparently only two specimens known. Some corrosion and flan crack at 12 o'clock on reverse, otherwise Very fne