

Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 118 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II; FORT RED/SC (in exergue). Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II 551a; C. 756. 24.18 g. 33.50 mm. A very attractive example. Lovely warm brown patina, with lighter highlights on high points. Bold portrait. Area of flat strike on reverse. Good VF/VF.