Lot 4098
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 122, (23.76 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Minerva standing to left, dropping incense on candelabrum altar and holding a spear in left hand, shield with snake at feet to right, (S.3619, RIC 611, C.1066). Almost black with attractive tone, good very fine/very fine and rare in this condition.
Ex W. Gale Collection.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $440