Hadrian Denarius. 117-138 AD. (3.01 gm). Struck 127 AD.

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right, slight drapery on 
left shoulder
Sacrificial knife, lituus, apex (priestly cap) and ladle, all resting on horizontal axe, 

RIC II 199; BMCRE 455; RSC 455. 
VF. Extremely rare variety, only a few specimens traceable 

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