Lot 4559
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 122, (3.30 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H ADRIANVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P COS III, Oceanus reclining to left holding anchor and resting left arm on dolphin, (S.3518, RIC 75, RSC 1109). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare depiction of Oceanus.
Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, August 15, 2008.
Oceanus is the god of waters encircling the earth.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $220