HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AR Denarius (3.27 gms), Antioch Mint, AD 117-138. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.cf.RIC-3c (Rome). "IMP. CAES. TRAIAN. HADRIANO OPT. AVG. GER. DAC." His laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right; Reverse: "PARTHIC. DIVI. TRAIAN. AVG. F. P. M. TR. P. COS. P. P. ADOPTIO." Trajan and Hadrian standing right and left clasping right hands. <strong>SCARCE</strong> type alluding to Hadrians adoption by Trajan. Nicely struck, lustrous and appealing.