Hadrian. Denarius

Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 131 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. Strack-324, pl. V (same dies). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bare-headed bust r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: FELICITA / TI AVG in two lines at top, COS III in exergue, Galley rowed r. by five oarsmen, emperor sits in cabin at stern between two standards, raising r. hand. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E313, 23 October 2013, Simon Shipp Collection, lot 253 ($220 + 15 %). Very rare reverse legend arrangement in two lines in upper field.. Bold Fine