Lot 4580

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

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 136, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. bare headed bust to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. AEGYPTOS around, Egypt reclining left, lotus on head, holding sistrum, resting on basket, ibis before, (cf.S.3382, RIC 297, RSC 106b). Well centred, toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.

Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, August 18, 2008.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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