Hadrian. Dupondius

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 120-5 AD, Dupondius, 11.42g. Cf. RIC-477. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAI[AN] HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: PIETAS - AVGVSTI on l. and r., S - C across field, Pietas standing l., extending one hand above altar at her feet and holding incense box in other hand. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Robinson 103, 6 Feb. 2018, 230. Apparently a new variety of this dupondius, showing Pietas sacrificing left rather than right as usual.Flan rounded by ancient filing of about 50% of edge, otherwise. aEF