Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Subaeratus, 19 mm, 2.72 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Rome, irregular mint, after 118. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. [ ...? ] / ORIENS Radiate and draped bust of Sol to right, seen from behind. Cf. RIC 87 and 120 (for possible prototypes in gold). An unusual and very interesting imitation, copying an early aureus type of Hadrian. Pierced and with some marks and breaks in plating, otherwise, very fine.