Lot 4559

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

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

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