RB92432. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC II-3 2596 (S), BMCRE Hadrian III 1883, Hunter II 34, Strack II 810, SRCV II 3941, Cohen II 74, F, a little rough from corrosion, uneven strike and slightly off center with half of each legend weak/off flan, Rome mint, weight 21.370g, maximum diameter 31.5mm, die axis 180
o, c. 137 - early 138 B.C.; obverse SABINA AVGVSTA HADRAINI AVG P P, draped bust right, hair in long plait falling down back of neck and roll above stephane in front; reverse VENERI GENETRICI (to Mother Venus), Venus standing facing, head right, raising cloak from shoulder with her right hand, apple in left hand, S C (
senatus consulto) across field slightly below center; from the Errett Bishop Collection;
scarce;
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