Hadrian. Sestertius

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, ca. 129-31 AD, Sestertius, 23.07g. BM-1383 note, C-515, RIC-701. Obv: HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: COS III P P-CLEMENTIA AVG, Clementia standing l. holding patera and scepter; S-C across. Unusual reverse legend arrangement, with the imperial titles preceding the name of the divinity depicted. The more normal order CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P also occurs, and is commoner. Ex HJB BBS185, June 2013, lot 278.. EF