Description

Emperor Hadrian A.D. 117-138.

AR denarius, Rome mint 137-138.

Obverse: Laureate head of Hadrian facing right.

Legend: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Consul for the third tome.

Reverse: Modi's with grain ears and poppy.

Reverse: ANNONA AVG.

Reference: RIC 2318.

Silver, 3.43g, 17mm.

Toning: Attractive, blue and gold tone, nice to find an uncleaned ancient coin with an expressive portrait enhanced with natural colour.

VF.