RB99084. Copper as, RIC II-3 1615 (S), BMCRE III 1714, Cohen II 145, Strack 708, SRCV II 3673, Hunter II 604 var. (bare head), aVF, excellent portrait, centered on a tight flan, toned bare (cleaned) copper, light corrosion, Rome mint, weight 11.255g, maximum diameter 25.0mm, die axis 180
o, 131 - 138 A.D.; obverse HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate bust right, seen from behind; reverse AFRICA, Africa reclining left, wearing elephant scalp headdress, scorpion in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, basket with fruits and grain before her, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue; ex Numismatic Naumann auction 104 (4 Jul 2021), lot 821;
scarce;
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