Lot 4591

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

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 122, (23.76 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Minerva standing to left, dropping incense on candelabrum altar and holding a spear in left hand, shield with snake at feet to right, (S.3619, RIC 611, C.1066). Almost black with attractive tone, good very fine/very fine and rare in this condition.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 89 (lot 4098) and from the Dr. W. Gale Collection.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$420

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