HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AV Aureus (7.21 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 129-131. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.RIC-204; Calico-1240. Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bareheaded bust right, with slight drapery; Reverse: COS III P P, Hadrian standing left, raising hand and holding scepter; aquila and signum to left, signum to right. A highly pleasing example, this well centered piece offers some muted brilliance and little evidence of handling save for some light rub on the high points. An excellent representation of a Hadrian issue in gold.
