Hadrian. Denarius

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 125-6/7 AD, Denarius, 3.08g. C-455 (Paris, 15 Fr.); RIC-803 (R), pl. 19 (same dies). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS - III on l. and r., Sacrificial knife, lituus, priestly cap, and ladle, all resting on ax, which lies horizontally, with head on r. and downwards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Rare variant of the Priestly Implements type including the cap (apex) of the Flamen Dialis and with an ax functioning as the ground line.. gVF