bears head left in other two opposing angles
an exceptional example of this enigmatic and popular type
Friedberg 2
holding an eagle and a sceptre
with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon
Hadrian, Silver Denarius bears head left in otherHadrian (A. D. 117 138), Silver Denarius. Mint of Rome, struck A. D. 134 138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head of Hadrian facing right, rev. AEGYPTOS, Aegyptos reclining left, holding a sistrum, her left arm resting on a basket, an Ibis at her feet, 3. 48g, 6h (C. 99; RIC 297). Sharply struck with a fine portrait of Hadrian and light, attractive toning, extremely fine.