Lot 3475

Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 136, Rome mint, (2.83 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE around, Hadrian standing to right, raising kneeling figure of Gallia facing left, (S.3534, RIC 324, BMC 878, RSC 1247). Lacquered, some surface scratches, otherwise Fine/very fine and rare.

Ex J. Eric Engstrom, USA Collection.
The Reka Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 5892 coins of Hadrian, it contained 24 coins of this type.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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