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Hadrian, Denarius, Spes reverse, Sharp!

AR; 19mm/3.3gm  Rome mint, c. 134-138 AD

Con/ Sharply struck with fresh dies and perfectly centered with mint luster. Handsome portrait of the emperor and a truly elegant image of Spes; about Extremely Fine.

Obv/ HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP; Bare head right.

Rev/ SPES P • R; Spes standing l., holding flower and lifting dress

Ref/ RIC Vol II, 274 (Hadrian)

Seller's Note/ Spes was the Roman personification of hope; more particularly, the expectation of imminent good. Hence, the legend SPES P • R = imminent good for the People of Rome.

Scarce issue and NOT found on V-Coins!