HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AE Sestertius (27.83 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 124-128. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Smoothing.RIC-645. Obverse: Laureate bust right, with slight drapery; Reverse: Hadrian, raising hand, on horse rearing left. Though the fields have some minor smoothing, this example offers pleasing dark brown surfaces with lighter highlights, along with a charming portrait of Hadrian.From the Paisley Acres Collection.Ex: Robert O. Ebert Collection (Stacks Bowers Galleries - 1/2013) Lot #5198.
