Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 27.00 g, 6 h), Rome, late 121-123. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. P M TR P COS III / S - C Minerva standing front, head to left, dropping incense on a candelabrum with her right hand and holding spear in her left; to her left, shield containing snake set on the ground. BMC 1254. Cohen 1067. RIC 668. An attractive piece with a beautiful portrait. Minor edge crack and with light corrosion, otherwise, very fine.