Lot 3642

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 137, Rome mint, (2.79 gm), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. SALVS AVG, Salus seated to left feeding a snake arising from altar, (cf.S.3540, RIC 270 note, RSC 1341) (illustrated); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141), silver denarius, (2.98 gm), issued A.D. 143 at Rome mint, obv. DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust to right, rev. AETER[NITAS], Aeternitas standing left holding a globe and sceptre, (S.4575, RIC 350a, RSC 34). Fine - very fine, first off centred reverse, second toned on small flan. (2)