★ Hadrian Relinquishing Public Debt ★

HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome.

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: RELIQVA VETERA HS NOVIES MILL ABOLITA / S - C.
Lictor standing left, holding fasces and lighting papers (public debts to the state) with torch.

RIC 590b.

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 21.18 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.