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Hadrian CE 117-138


AE Sestertius 23.8g Rome Mint CE 126
Van Meter 71/2, BM 1286-7, Coh. 308 (Paris), RIC 632
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
COS III SC Neptune stg rt foot on prow holding trident and dolphin.
thanks to Curtis Clay for the references.
Van Meter referring to a similar issue writes that this issue “refers to the safe return of Hadrian to Rome after his first series of provincial visits, ca. 126….p.129)
Ex: Eagle's Nest
Acquisition: 2005
Sold: 2007