Lot 4589

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

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (21.74 g), issued 119, obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, rev. S C in exergue, around PONT MA[X TR POT COS III], Roma seated to left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear, (S.3622, RIC 562b, cf.C.1187). Even dark green patination somewhat uneven on reverse, very fine bust of Hadrian, otherwise good fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 91 (lot 3643), coming with detailed collector's ticket.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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