Lot 576:
Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 134-138. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right. Rev. ASIA. Asia standing left, with foot set upon prow, holding hook and rudder. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 1507; RIC II 301. 3.43 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely cabinet tone. Peripheral area of weakness, otherwise. about EF/Good VF. Fascinating denarius of the 'travel series' of Hadrian.