Lot 4586

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

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 136, Rome mint, (3.31 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE around, Hadrian standing to left, raising kneeling figure to right of Hispania holding branch, a rabbit between them, (cf.S.3535, RIC 326, BMC 883, RSC 1270). Toned, very fine and rare.


Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, August 26, 2008.
The Reka-Devina hoard contained 5892 coins of Hadrian, but contained 14 coins of this type. The emperor Hadrian was born in Spain.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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