Hadrian

Rome, circa 130-133 AD. Æ sestertius, 25.94 gr., 31.5 mm. Obv.: HADRIANUS AUG COS III PP; bareheaded, draped bust of Hadrian to the right. Rev.: CAPPADOCIA; Cappadocia, wearing turreted crown and animal skin cloak, standing to the left, holding Mount Argaeus and vexillum; in fields: S C. Ref.: RIC2 1637; BMC 1725; Banti 117. Rare. Dark brown and tan patina. Good Very Fine. From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Goldberg 109 (Los Angeles 2019), lot 2140; CNG E-276 (Lancaster 2012), lot 403.