Hadrian. 40-as

Description

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 125-6/7 AD, As, 9.78g. BM-1342, C-446 (6 Fr.), RIC-820 (C2). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: COS III above, S C in exergue, Galley r. with cabin in stern, four rowers, and small sail on tilted mast at prow. Reverse refers to Hadrian's travels around the empire on his first great tour.