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Hadrian, As, Salus reverse

Æ; 28mm/9.7gm     Mint of Rome, ca. 125-128 AD

Con/ Soft strike on the reverse, otherwise, about Very Fine; sharp example with a terrific portrait and glossy forest green patina. 100% better in hand.

Obv/ HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Laur. bust right

Rev/ COS III S C; Salus standing right, feeding snake, held in her arms, out of patera held in her left hand

Ref/ RIC Vol II, 669 (Hadrian)