Lot 433
433
Hadrian (AD 117-138), Sestertius, 117 AD, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, rev. Trajan handing the globe to Hadrian (RIC 534), almost extremely fine, good detail, splendid green and red patina
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Hadrian (AD 117-138), Sestertius, 117 AD, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, rev. Trajan handing the globe to Hadrian (RIC 534), almost extremely fine, good detail, splendid green and red patina

Details
Hadrian (AD 117-138), Sestertius, 117 AD, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, rev. Trajan handing the globe to Hadrian (RIC 534), almost extremely fine, good detail, splendid green and red patina
Special notice
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Further details
Trajan supposedly adopted Hadrian on his deathbed, however persistent rumours maintained that the adoption papers had been forged. Struck in the first year of Hadrian's reign, the symbolism of this issues reverse design attempts to confirm his legitimacy.