Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3719 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
SABINA, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), silver denarius, issued 133, (2.902 grams), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, with hair knotted at back of head, around SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, rev. Vesta enthroned to left, holding Palladium and sceptre, around VESTA, (S.3925, RIC H410, RSC 81, BMC 915). Toned, with edge cuts from striking, otherwise very fine and rare.
The Reka-Devnia hoard had 623 coins of Sabina with 37 of this variety.
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Estimate $150
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